Poisoning, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 2

Some issues related to organic solvents? Dear Doctor, I have been using some spray paint (nitro paint) in my room for work. I sprayed it outdoors for about two weeks but brought it inside to dry, averaging two hours a day. I wore a mask, but I still sensed the smell. I don't...

I'm not sure which specialty to consult for dizziness? About three days ago, in the afternoon, I ordered takeout and drank a cup of unsweetened green tea (from a bubble tea shop). After drinking about half of it, I started to feel some tightness around my temples, along with...

Health examination issues (anemia/platelet abnormalities) Hello, doctor! In the past, during health checks for high school and college admissions, I often had slightly low red blood cell counts indicating mild anemia. However, I always happened to be on my menstrual period during...

Manganese poisoning (heavy metal poisoning) Hello, doctor. I have been worried about the possibility of manganese poisoning lately because I found online that the daily intake limit for adults is only 9.6 mg of manganese. However, the foods I consume daily often contain 2000 mg o...

Battery leakage issue? While cleaning the house, I discovered a small amount of battery leakage. The battery has been removed, and I have washed my hands. However, since the area where the battery was placed is difficult to clean, I'm unsure if any battery fluid has come int...

Suspected poisoning? Last month, I went out to pick up a large container of drinking water. After getting the water, I thought about going to the market to buy some things. I left the water on the motorcycle footrest, not next to me. When I returned from shopping, I wondered if s...

A small amount of mouthwash ingestion may be possible? Hello Doctor, I usually rinse my mouth with BMW mouthwash and then rinse with water afterward. Just now, I forgot to rinse with water after spitting it out and went to drink a glass of water right after washing my face. I jus...

Gas-related inquiries? I would like to ask the doctor, because today while I was praying at home, I used a lighter to light incense but it didn't ignite properly, so I switched to another one that lit up. At that moment, I smelled a foul odor similar to gas and I am unsure i...

Please ask your question? Hello Doctor: I am currently working as a janitor, and my daily tasks involve cleaning restrooms and sweeping floors. Given my job, I believe the likelihood of encountering Helicobacter pylori due to contact with feces is significantly increased, althoug...

Accidentally ingested a small piece of aluminum foil? Hello Dr. Liao, I recently went to a teppanyaki restaurant and noticed that the aluminum foil used to line the food had a tear. I'm unsure if I ingested any of it. If it was a small amount, will it be excreted through uri...

Breaking a mercury thermometer? Hello Dr. Liao, I would like to ask a few questions. A week ago, I accidentally broke a mercury thermometer in a room where my baby was present, and mercury spilled out. I used tape to try to collect the visible mercury, including in the gaps of t...

Is drinking water that has been soaked in copper or copper rust toxic? Hello Doctor, several years ago I used the "Kappa Water Purifier" for about four months. It claims to utilize 30-micron copper fibers soaked in water to achieve chlorine removal and disinfection. I r...

Contact with stain remover on the skin? Hello, doctor. Today, while using an environmentally friendly degreaser, I accidentally got it all over my hands. My hands feel cool, similar to the sensation of alcohol. Is this due to evaporation? I washed my hands immediately. Should I b...

Questions about the causes of chronic glossitis? Hello Doctor, since I changed my air conditioner around April, I haven't been sleeping well. Later, I developed a condition of glossitis that initially affected the tip of my tongue and lasted for a month without improvement (...

Questions related to food contamination? In recent years, I have been consuming beverages from a nearby shop, which is located next to a laundry that occasionally emits an unpleasant odor. The laundry offers dry cleaning services, and I am uncertain whether the odor is due to per...

Acute alcohol intoxication? Hello Dr. Liao, my family member recently consumed a large amount of sorghum liquor during a work event. That night, after I dropped him off, I had just parked the car when I noticed he was lying on the ground with his eyes wide open and unresponsive, ...

Organic solvents Hello, doctor. I am currently working in a factory where I use degreasing agents to clean machinery. Today, I came across information suggesting that long-term use may affect male fertility. The workplace is in an air-conditioned room, where we use both air condi...

Health issues I would like to ask the doctor: If a breakfast shop collects money and does not wash their hands before preparing food, could the bacteria or viruses on the money cause discomfort after eating? Additionally, if the money comes into contact with cooked food, can the ...

Choked by ammonia? Yesterday, I accidentally inhaled ammonia fumes during an experiment, which caused my eyes to tear up and made my head feel uncomfortable. I vomited once during the night. Today, my condition has improved, but I still have headaches and dizziness. Could this be...

The issue of mercury poisoning? Hello: Recently, the Veterans General Hospital published a report indicating that frequent consumption of deep-sea fish may lead to mercury poisoning. I would like to ask: 1. What is the standard for "frequent consumption"? 2. Does taking...