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07/18/10(Sun)22:24:26 No. 10159724 *
Stage 1 (0.5 to 12 hours) consists of neurological and gastrointestinal
symptoms; people may appear to be intoxicated, exhibiting symptoms such
as dizziness, incoordination of muscle movements, nystagmus, headaches,
slurred speech, and confusion. Irritation to the stomach may cause
nausea and vomiting. Over time, the body metabolizes ethylene glycol
into other toxins. * Stage 2 (12 to 36 hours) is a result of
accumulation of organic acids formed by the metabolism of ethylene
glycol and consists of increased heart rate, high blood pressure,
hyperventilation, and metabolic acidosis. Additionally low calcium
levels in the blood, overactive muscle reflexes, muscle spasms, QT
interval prolongation, and congestive heart failure may occur. If
untreated, death most commonly occurs during this period. * Stage 3
(24 to 72 hours) of ethylene glycol poisoning is the result of kidney
injury. Symptoms include acute tubular necrosis, red blood cells in the
urine, excess proteins in the urine, lower back pain, decreased
production of urine, absent production of urine, elevated blood level
of potassium, and acute kidney failure. If kidney failure occurs it is
typically reversible, although weeks or months of supportive care
including hemodialysis may be required before kidney function returns. Please OP if you aren't trolling there is still time to get to a damn hospital before the truly awful stage kicks in. But if you're trolling go to hell.