Use of emetics in gluten poisioning

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I would not recommend this method of relief from gluten

poisoning without advice from a doctor as to the possible negative effects of

such a method. Mechanical methods of forcing vomiting can do damage to

the throat, and the act of vomiting can cause other problems. Emetics

would be an alternative to mechanical methods, but again this should be done

with a doctor’s advice. Also, I suspect it would need to be very

soon after eating the gluten to avoid a reaction.

That said, I understand the circumstances that would lead someone

to find the negative effects of gluten poisoning to be worse than the negative

effects of vomiting, and I wouldn’t criticize an independent adult for

making such a choice for their self as long as they were well-informed about

the procedure and clearly understood the ramifications of that choice.

We all have to make our own choices, however it is our responsibility to fully inform

ourselves about those choices. Never force vomiting on a child

without medical advice. As always, consult a medical professional before

trying any procedure that is new, unfamiliar, or about which you are uncertain.

Pam Newbury

From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lillyth Denaghy Keogh-Quillan

Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 12:51 AM

Subject: RE: [ ] Ate a hot dog roll. Oh no

I know it doesn’t help for

this time around, but what I’ve found works best under circumstances like

this is to (as gross as it sounds) force yourself (or, I guess in this case,

him) to throw up until his stomach is empty, the moment you realize it happened.