Throat swelling (may also cause breathing difficulty)
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
Severe pain in the throat
Severe pain or burning in the nose, eyes, ears, lips, or tongue
Vision loss
Gastrointestinal
Abdominal pain -- severe
Blood stools
Burns of the esophagus (food pipe)
Vomiting, possibly bloody
Heart and blood
Collapse
Low blood pressure -- develops rapidly
Rapid heartbeat
Nervous system
Burning sensations
Convulsions
Dizziness
Loss of alertness
Memory problems
Nervousness
Numbness in arms and legs
Skin
Burns
Irritation
Necrosis (holes) in the skin or underlying tissues
Reviewed last on: 2/15/2009
A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Stephen C. Acosta, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (5/20/2008).