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Kerosene Spill, Have Severe Vomiting, Dizziness. Could This Be Due To Vapors?
Hello there was a kerosene spill in the basement not a large spill but large enough to smell throughout the house. The spill happened 2 days ago and today I was throwing up and completley dizzy I couldent even stand up. This lead to severe vomiting . I am not sick with the flu or any colds. Do you think this is an affect from the vapors of the spilled kerosene?
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
Hello dear...
Kerosene is a volatile hydrocarbon liquid.
Because of this nature, the inhalation of kerosene vapors can lead to various complications involving the respiratory system & central nervous system...such as coughing, sore throat, dizziness, headache, confusion, unconsciousness, etc.
So...the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to inhalation of vapors of the spilled kerosene.
Management involves movement to a safer place to avoid continuous inhalation of the harmful vapours, breathing of fresh air & symptomatic treatment.
But if symptoms still persist or aggravate, then it will be better to consult your Doctor to rule out other causes of vomiting & dizziness.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks & take care.
Kerosene is a volatile hydrocarbon liquid.
Because of this nature, the inhalation of kerosene vapors can lead to various complications involving the respiratory system & central nervous system...such as coughing, sore throat, dizziness, headache, confusion, unconsciousness, etc.
So...the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to inhalation of vapors of the spilled kerosene.
Management involves movement to a safer place to avoid continuous inhalation of the harmful vapours, breathing of fresh air & symptomatic treatment.
But if symptoms still persist or aggravate, then it will be better to consult your Doctor to rule out other causes of vomiting & dizziness.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks & take care.
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