Other conditions with symptoms similar to carbon monoxide poisoning
Other conditions with symptoms similar to carbon monoxide poisoning
Other conditions may have symptoms similar to carbon monoxide poisoning. These include:
- Viral infections, such as the flu.
- Migraine headaches.
- Food poisoning.
- Mental illnesses, such as anxiety or panic attacks.
- Transient ischemic attacks (TIA) or a stroke.
- Heart problems such as chronic heart failure or arrhythmias.
- Colic (in an infant).
- Injury to the brain or spinal cord (nervous system).
- Seizure.
Credits
| Author | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical Toxicology |
| Last Updated | March 18, 2008 |
| Last updated: | March 18, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, R. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical Toxicology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
© 1995-2007, Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. By using AOL Body, you indicate that you have read, understood, and agreed to our Terms of Service, and AOL Body Advertising Policy. Read more about our content partners.
Search
Where Does it Hurt?
If you're experiencing aches and pains we can help you find answers. Find out what your symptoms mean for your health.




