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Can solanine make you sick?

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Solanine poisoning is primarily displayed by gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, burning of the throat, cardiac dysrhythmia, nightmares, headache, dizziness, itching, eczema, thyroid problems, and inflammation and pain in the joints.


What are the symptoms of solanine?

Symptoms of solanine poisoning include:Diarrhea.Fever or lower than normal body temperature (hypothermia)Headache.Slow pulse and/or breathing.Stomach or abdominal pain.Vomiting.Solanine poisoning – how does it happen? - MSU Extension

What happens if you eat solanine?

If a person eats solanine it can cause headaches and nausea. Solanine is naturally present in all potatoes, generally in the upper one-eighth of the skin. It is a colorless alkaloid with a bitter taste. Usually, a person will not keep eating a bitter potato because of the taste.

How long do effects of solanine poisoning last?

Symptoms may last for 1 to 3 days, and hospitalization may be necessary. Death has been reported, but is rare. DO NOT touch or eat any plant with which you are not familiar. Wash your hands after working in the garden or walking in the woods.

How fast does solanine poisoning happen?

Cardiotoxic and teratogenic effects have also been reported. Clinical manifestations of solanine and chaconine poisoning intoxication occur within 7-19 hr after ingestion.

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