Gasoline poisoning
Definition
This article discusses the harmful effects from swallowing gasoline or breathing in its fumes. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Poisonous Ingredient
The poisonous ingredients in gasoline are chemicals called hydrocarbons, which are substances that contain only hydrogen and carbon. Examples are benzene and methane.
Where Found
Gasoline Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.
Symptoms & Signs
- Airways and lungs
- Breathing difficulty
- Throat swelling
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal pain
- Blood stools
- Burns of the esophagus (food pipe)
- Vomiting, possibly with blood
- Heart and blood
- Collapse
- Low blood pressure -- develops rapidly
- Nervous system
- Convulsions
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Feeling of being drunk (euphoria)
- Headche
- Loss of alertness
- Staggering
- Seizures
- Weakness
- Skin
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