Diagnosis involves a combination of patient history, physical examination, and specific diagnostic tests:
Patient History: Includes questioning about potential exposure to toxins, such as recent use of chemicals, drugs, or other hazardous substances. Physical Examination: Checking for signs of poisoning, such as pinpoint pupils in opioid overdose or excessive salivation in organophosphate poisoning. Diagnostic Tests: Blood tests, urine tests, and imaging studies can help identify the presence of toxins. Toxicology screens are essential to detect specific substances.
