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| Definition: | Ingestion of high amounts of wax or crayons.
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| Alternative Names: | Crayons
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| Poisonous Ingredient: | In general, wax is not poisonous. If a child eats a small amount of crayon, the wax will pass through the child's system without causing a problem. However, if a child eats a large amount of crayon or wax, the intestines could potentially become blocked.
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| Where Found: | Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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Review Date: 2/26/2003
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial. Previous review by Kevin G. Wheeler, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (2/2/2002).
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