International Journal of Medical and Health Research

Authors
Dr. Sanjeev K Suman, Dr. Anamika Jaiswal, Dr. Virendra K Kurrey

Abstract
Introduction: Chhattisgarh government is encouraging Ratanjot (Jatropha curcas) plantation for biodiesel therefore incidence of poisoning is common in this region because of easily accessible and eagerly eating by children due to seeds resembles to ground nut. In spite of its ubiquity and propensity to cause many adverse effects on accidental consumption; not much literature is available therefore current study is carried out to study clinical spectrum and prognosis. Materials & Methods: This Observational Study, retrospective descriptive Cross sectional study is carried out by Department of Pediatrics, Dr. BRAM Hospital, Raipur over a period from January 2005 to January 2015. All childrens were taken who has brought after ingestion of fruit and seed of Ratanjot plant and their clinical profile were studied. Observation:Vomiting was the most common symptom present in all children followed by abdominal pain (85%), weakness (39%), and dehydration (18%). Diarrhea in 25% children, Hypovolemic shock was documented in 7 children 3.33 %(9/273) cases required IV fluid for resuscitation. Conclusion: Children who ingest Jatropha curcas seeds develop mild gastrointestinal symptoms but life threatening complications like hypovolemic shock can occur. Health care providers must recognize, assess and initiate appropriate management.