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Does Ingestion Of Clorox Cause Adverse Side Effects?
Hi, I poured what I assumed was water from a water jug into a cup, but my mother in law had actually put soap and very little Clorox in it, and I didn t know. Well, I took a sip, noticed it wasn t water and I spit it back out, but I think I swallowed a little and I right away brushed my teeth and rinsed my mouth with water a couple of times, because I could taste the chemicals in my mouth. And now, I am drinking water. Will I be fine? Should I be worried?
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Hello,
As per your query, you had accidental intake of Clorox which can cause
symptoms such as, burning or pain in the mouth, difficulty in swallowing, abdominal pain and vomiting can occur possibly due to erosion occurring in the stomach.
If you are not having any symptoms are present, then you can monitor for any changes however, yours should visit physician immediately to seek medical help as sometimes these poisoning symptoms could be severe.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
As per your query, you had accidental intake of Clorox which can cause
symptoms such as, burning or pain in the mouth, difficulty in swallowing, abdominal pain and vomiting can occur possibly due to erosion occurring in the stomach.
If you are not having any symptoms are present, then you can monitor for any changes however, yours should visit physician immediately to seek medical help as sometimes these poisoning symptoms could be severe.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
I find this answer helpful
Hello,
Based on the history, you seem to have had accidentally consumed little amount of Clorox.
It can cause symptoms such as, burning or pain in the mouth, difficulty in swallowing, abdominal pain and vomiting can occur possibly due to erosion occurring in the stomach.
At this stage you don't seem to have any symptoms, however, you can monitor for any changes. You should visit physician immediately to seek medical help as sometimes these poisoning symptoms could be severe.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
Based on the history, you seem to have had accidentally consumed little amount of Clorox.
It can cause symptoms such as, burning or pain in the mouth, difficulty in swallowing, abdominal pain and vomiting can occur possibly due to erosion occurring in the stomach.
At this stage you don't seem to have any symptoms, however, you can monitor for any changes. You should visit physician immediately to seek medical help as sometimes these poisoning symptoms could be severe.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
I find this answer helpful
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