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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidentally Ingesting Kerosene?
Question: Hi - my daughter took a sip of kerozene mistaking it for water. She immediately spitted out and we wahed her mouth with water and asked her to drink some. I am overseas and took her to local ER and local pediatric clinic. She is acting normally. She ate today and playing fine. Should I be worried or concerned or do anything more?
Brief Answer:
No she should be fine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
A small exposure like this can be cleared from the body with no further problems. Just watch her and make sure she does not develop any sores in her mouth. Otherwise she should be fine. It is good that you got her checked by the local doctor just to make sure.
As long as she is eating and drinking normally this will help clear any toxins out of her body.
I am glad she is doing well.
Let me know if you have further questions,
Dr. Robinson
No she should be fine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
A small exposure like this can be cleared from the body with no further problems. Just watch her and make sure she does not develop any sores in her mouth. Otherwise she should be fine. It is good that you got her checked by the local doctor just to make sure.
As long as she is eating and drinking normally this will help clear any toxins out of her body.
I am glad she is doing well.
Let me know if you have further questions,
Dr. Robinson
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