The smoky stool is seen in which poisoning?: (A) Phosphorus, (B) Arsenic, (C) Lead, (D) Zinc
Answer is A. Ans. is 'A' i.e., Phosphorus Acute poisoning of phosphorus* Breath smells of garlic.* Vomitus and stools may be luminous in the dark.* Smoky stool syndrome Faint fumes may emanate from the stools.* Manifestations of liver damage - tender hepatomegaly, jaundice which may progress to an olive green hue, flapping tremor of hands (asterixis), mousy odour to the breath (foetor hepaticus).