Iron poisoning

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A heavy metal poisoning that is caused by exposure to iron. Iron toxicity is classified as corrosive or cellular. Ingested iron can cause direct caustic injury to the gastrointestinal mucosa, resulting in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Also known as: iron overload, iron toxicity

11 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 9 tagged with Iron poisoning itself.

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Massive study tests Blood-Cleaning therapy for poisoning victims

Disease control Ongoing

This study looks at whether blood-filtering treatments, such as dialysis or plasma exchange, can help people survive acute poisoning. Researchers will compare over 5,000 poisoned patients who received these treatments with those who did not. The goal is to see if the treatments i…

Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC

Iron poisoning

Where it sits in the disease tree

Massive study tests Blood-Cleaning therapy for poisoning victims