Signs and Symptoms of Aspirin Overdose: Early Signs
When an aspirin overdose occurs the early signs are present first. The intensity and onset of these signs and symptoms will vary from person to person. The early signs and symptoms of aspirin overdose include impaired hearing and ringing in the ears. Other early signs of aspirin poisoning include lightheadedness, breathing rapidly, double vision, vomiting, fever and dehydration.
Signs and Symptoms of Aspirin Overdose: Later Signs
After the early signs and symptoms occur, later signs and symptoms of aspirin overdose may present themselves. Like the early signs, the intensity and onset of the later signs of aspirin poisoning will vary from person to person. The later signs and symptoms of aspirin overdose include drowsiness, walking unsteadily, bizarre behavior, confusion and coma.
Signs and Symptoms of Aspirin Overdose: Intensity of Signs and Symptoms
When the signs and symptoms of aspirin overdose present themselves they can vary in intensity and range from minor to severe. When mild to moderate the affected person's breathing will often be rapid and deep and sometimes lethargy will be present. When moderate their rapid and deep breathing will be severe, nervous system disturbances will be prominent and significant lethargy may occur. When aspirin poisoning becomes severe their rapid and deep breathing will be severe, convulsions can occur and sometimes the patient will fall into a coma.