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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Adam and Eve syndrome is due to poisoning from ingestion of the Adam and Eve plant which is an herb with heart-shaped leaves found in Europe. This European plant contains calcium oxalate crystals which are responsible for the symptoms. | Adam and Eve syndrome is due to poisoning from ingestion of the Adam and Eve plant which is an herb with heart-shaped leaves found in Europe. This European plant contains [[calcium oxalate]] crystals which are responsible for the symptoms. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
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*Skin rash | *Skin rash | ||
===Physical Examination=== | |||
====Eye==== | ====Eye==== | ||
Eye irritation can be present. | Eye irritation can be present. | ||
====Skin==== | ====Skin==== | ||
Mild short lived rash may be present. | Mild short lived rash may be present. |
Latest revision as of 15:40, 10 July 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Adam and Eve syndrome is due to poisoning from ingestion of the Adam and Eve plant which is an herb with heart-shaped leaves found in Europe. This European plant contains calcium oxalate crystals which are responsible for the symptoms.
Diagnosis
Symptoms
- Eye pain
- Mouth pain
- Tongue pain
- Skin rash
Physical Examination
Eye
Eye irritation can be present.
Skin
Mild short lived rash may be present.