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What Causes Swollen Tongue Along With Stomach Burns Upon Exposure To Bleach?

Yes I have been burnt with bleach very bad and exposed to it for 12 hours a day for3 days! swollen tongue ,stomach burns,I have been soaking in tub a lot skun is burning ,I have a blood taste in my throat andthe last couple days I ve felt real forgetfulthe reason this happens is because we were cleaning a water tower.and the people we were working for refused to get us any type of protection but we had to work anyway because we had to make some money to eat survive
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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Hello,

This is Dr. Viraj Shah, MPH, Occupational and Environmental Health expert answering your query. Bleach contains Sodium Hypochlorite as an agent that can cause poisoning on breathing it continuously for long hours.

All the symptoms you are experiencing indicate that you are suffering from bleach poisoning and you need emergency care in order to prevent further deterioration of your health. Without prompt treatment, you might develop extensive damage to your mouth, skin, lungs and stomach. Your confusion and forgetting things indicate effects on the central nervous system.

I would advise you not to delay your visit to hospital and do seek prompt treatment. Depending on the country and city you live in, you can ask a lawyer regarding laws for worker's compensation that can pay for your treatment charges.

I hope this answer guides you well. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you feel better soon.
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What Causes Swollen Tongue Along With Stomach Burns Upon Exposure To Bleach?

Hello, This is Dr. Viraj Shah, MPH, Occupational and Environmental Health expert answering your query. Bleach contains Sodium Hypochlorite as an agent that can cause poisoning on breathing it continuously for long hours. All the symptoms you are experiencing indicate that you are suffering from bleach poisoning and you need emergency care in order to prevent further deterioration of your health. Without prompt treatment, you might develop extensive damage to your mouth, skin, lungs and stomach. Your confusion and forgetting things indicate effects on the central nervous system. I would advise you not to delay your visit to hospital and do seek prompt treatment. Depending on the country and city you live in, you can ask a lawyer regarding laws for worker s compensation that can pay for your treatment charges. I hope this answer guides you well. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you feel better soon.