Harriets symptoms are consistent with those below. Very worried, indeed. Poisonous mushrooms contain at least two different types of toxins, each of which can cause death if taken in large enough quantities. Some of the toxins found in poisonous mushrooms are among the most potent ever discovered. One group of poisons, known as amatoxins, blocks the production of DNA, the basis of cell reproduction. This leads to the death of many cells, especially those that reproduce frequently such as in the liver, intestines, and kidney. Other mushroom poisons affect the proteins needed for muscle contraction, and therefore reduce the ability of certain muscle groups to perform. I took pictures of all of the mushrooms I could find in the park, and one of them appears to be Amanita (brunnensens), a toxic variety. Symptoms of Amanita poisoning occur in different stages or phases. These include: First phase. Abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and severe watery diarrhea occur anywhere from 6-24 hours after eating the mushroom and last for about 24 hours. These intestinal symptoms can lead to dehydration and low blood pressure (hypotension). Second phase. A period of remission of symptoms that lasts 1-2 days. During this time, the patient feels better, but blood tests begin to show evidence of liver and kidney damage. Third phase. Liver and kidney failure develop at this point and either lead to death within about a week or recovery within 2-3 weeks. .
Posted on: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 02:38:23 +0000
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