Arsenic Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
2023年2月10日 · Arsenic poisoning can occur when you take in high levels of arsenic. Drinking contaminated water causes most cases. Symptoms of immediate arsenic poisoning include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Long-term exposure can cause skin changes such as darkening and lesions. Treatment may include the use of a chelating agent or bowel irrigation.
Arsenic poisoning: Causes, symptoms, and treatment - Medical News Today
2018年1月4日 · Arsenic poisoning, or arsenicosis, happens when a person takes in dangerous levels of arsenic. Arsenic is a natural semi-metallic chemical that is found all over the...
Arsenic | Medical Management Guidelines | Toxic Substance …
Initial symptoms of acute arsenic trioxide poisoning (occurring within 30 minutes to several hours) include burning of the lips, pharyngeal constriction, severe abdominal pain, and nausea. A metallic or garlic taste and intense thirst also occur.
Arsenic Poisoning: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline
2018年4月24日 · Arsenic poisoning, or arsenicosis, occurs after the ingestion or inhalation of high levels of arsenic. Arsenic is a type of carcinogen that’s gray, silver, or white in color. Arsenic is...
Current Status and Prevention Strategy for Coal-arsenic Poisoning …
The current status and prevention strategies for arsenic poisoning from burning high-arsenic coal in southwest Guizhou, China, is reported here. Over 3,000 arsenic-intoxicated patients were diagnosed based on skin lesions and urinary arsenic excretion.
Public Health Statement for Arsenic - Centers for Disease Control …
If you saw or sand arsenic-treated wood, you could inhale some of the sawdust into your nose or throat. Similarly, if you burn arsenic-treated wood, you could inhale arsenic in the smoke. If you live in a former agricultural area where arsenic was used on crops, the soil could contain high levels of arsenic.
Chronic arsenic poisoning from burning high-arsenic-containing …
Here we report the health effects of arsenic exposure from burning high arsenic-containing coal in Guizhou, China. Coal in this region has undergone mineralization and thus produces high concentrations of arsenic. Coal is burned inside the home in open pits for daily cooking and crop drying, producing a high concentration of arsenic in indoor air.
Assessing the health risks of coal-burning arsenic-induced skin …
2023年12月20日 · Therefore, it is imperative to assess the risk of coal-burning-induced skin damage caused by arsenic exposure in order to facilitate early prevention and control of arsenic poisoning. Environmental health risk assessments utilize mathematical models to evaluate the potential adverse effects of environmental pollutants on human health following ...
Arsenic - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
2024年10月24日 · The most common source of arsenic in people is contaminated drinking water. Because arsenic occurs naturally, waters that come in contact with particular rocks and soils may contain it. Arsenic levels tend to be higher in groundwater sources, such as wells, than surface sources, such as lakes or reservoirs.
Arsenic Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Safe Limits - MedicineNet
2024年8月16日 · Arsenic can enter the body through ingestion of contaminated food and water, inhalation of airborne particles (either in industrial settings or from burning arsenic-containing materials), and dermal contact with contaminated soil or water during activities such as bathing or swimming. Once absorbed into the body, arsenic can accumulate in ...
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