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Ethylene Glycol Poisoning - Ethylene Glycol Intoxication
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
The signs and symptoms of ethylene glycol poisoning are similar to alcohol intoxication. The first sign is slurred speech and a somewhat high feeling. Vomiting may occur. Later the central nervous system may become depressed, and coma can result. Congestive heart failure and fluids in and around the lungs may occur in later stages. The kidneys may stop working and death is possible.