Presentation
Besides the above mentioned places where methane is present, kitchens where rotting food can be left are one of the spots of methane exposure too. [ic.steadyhealth.com]
Septic tanks, cesspools, and drywells present serious hazards, including septic cave-in or collapse, methane gas explosion hazards, and asphyxiation hazards. [chemicalbook.com]
Sewer gas is a complex mixture of toxic and nontoxic gases that can be present at varying levels depending upon the source. It is formed during the decay of household and industrial waste. [dhs.wisconsin.gov]
Carcinogenicity Information None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen. [airtesttechnologies.com]
If there are odors present, pour some water into the opening and check for odors about an hour later. If the odors are still present, there is probably no trap. [marionohio.us]
Entire Body System
- Unconsciousness
The effects of oxygen deficiency include headache, nausea, dizziness and unconsciousness. At very low oxygen concentrations (less than 12%), unconsciousness and death will occur quickly and without warning. [nachi.org]
Potential Health Effects INHALATION: Gross overexposure may cause: Central nervous system depression with dizziness, confusion, incoordination, drowsiness or unconsciousness. [airtesttechnologies.com]
Do not make an unconscious person vomit. If frostbite has occurred, seek medical attention immediately; do NOT rub the affected areas or flush them with water. [chemicalbook.com]
It displaces the oxygen supply in the bloodstream, and can thus cause unconsciousness and death. Methane A capricious, unpopular and highly-strung gas that can create an explosive atmosphere. It also displaces oxygen. [roberttisserand.com]
The major health effect of exposure to methane is asphyxiation, a condition where the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply, leading to unconsciousness, brain damage, and death. [debralynndadd.com]
- Fatigue
Exposure to methane gas in air with low oxygen levels may cause dizziness, headaches and a feeling of fatigue with no lethal effects. Methane is a very common greenhouse gas emitted by wetlands and livestock. [reference.com]
As levels of methane rise and oxygen levels are depleted, you may begin to feel fatigued, and have emotional upsets and trouble breathing. If not removed from the room, you may begin to get nauseous and be unable to move. [healthfully.com]
Prolonged low-level exposure may cause fatigue, pneumonia, loss of appetite, headaches, irritability, poor memory, and dizziness. [en.wikipedia.org]
These include headache, decreased vision, fatigue, shortness of breath and loss of consciousness. [dpic.org]
Many times, the milder symptoms are mistaken for other things, such as flu, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome and migraines. [hunker.com]
- Collapse
The crewman collapsed immediately after opening the door, apparently having been overcome by toxic fumes. Unaware of the dangers several crewmen went to his aid and were also overcome. [jcp.bmj.com]
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Within seconds and without warning unconsciousness and collapse can occur. For that reason many persons have lost their lives attempting to save a victim who has collapsed from exposure. [airtesttechnologies.com]
In worst cases, it may lead to the collapse of the structure with significant cost for its rehabilitation. [en.wikipedia.org]
These, as well as collapsing can all be signs of methane poisoning and should be taken quite seriously. Headaches and heart palpitations are also possible signs of an ongoing methane intoxication. [ic.steadyhealth.com]
- Pain
The first symptom you may feel is a dull pain in your head, almost like a sinus headache. As you breathe in more of the fumes, the headache may be followed by weakness and dizziness. This may lead to nausea and vomiting and a pain in your chest. [healthfully.com]
[…] in hands and feet, low grade fever, cuts not healing, night sweats, hair loss, chest pain, heart pain, partial-seizures (conscious) and one grand-mal seizure (unconscious).” [debralynndadd.com]
Potential symptoms of overexposure are coughing, mucoid frothy sputum and dyspnea, chest pain, pulmonary edema, cyanosis, tachypnea and tachycardia; eye irritation. One of the most insidious gases. [airtesttechnologies.com]
"She experienced some form of seizure and is now listless, suffering from persistent rashes, and painful nausea." [edition.cnn.com]
The reported health complaints included eye, throat and lung irritation, nausea, headache, nasal blockage, sleeping difficulties, weight loss, chest pain, and aggravation of asthma. [health.ny.gov]
- Weakness
As you breathe in more of the fumes, the headache may be followed by weakness and dizziness. This may lead to nausea and vomiting and a pain in your chest. [healthfully.com]
Toxic symptoms include: headache, mental dullness, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, loss of muscular control, increased then decreased pulse and respiratory rate, collapse, unconsciousness and death. [airtesttechnologies.com]
Skin contact with liquefied methane can cause: Frostbite Skin and eye burns Exposure to high levels of methane can cause: Suffocation Loss of consciousness Headache and dizziness Nausea and vomiting Weakness Loss of coordination Increased breathing rate [toxtown.nlm.nih.gov]
Ethanethiol considered “not harmful” at the low concentrations found in natural gas, but is known to cause dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, tremor, weakness, and unconsciousness when inhaled in sufficient amounts. [debralynndadd.com]
Respiratoric
- Dyspnea
Nonsoluble gases cause fewer immediate symptoms but can cause dyspnea or cough. Patients who develop ARDS have worsening dyspnea and increasing oxygen requirements. [merckmanuals.com]
Potential symptoms of overexposure are coughing, mucoid frothy sputum and dyspnea, chest pain, pulmonary edema, cyanosis, tachypnea and tachycardia; eye irritation. One of the most insidious gases. [airtesttechnologies.com]
Exposure to even low concentrations of hydrogen sulphide can cause irritation of the eyes, sore throat, dyspnea and cough. Prolonged exposure can even cause pulmonary edema, headache and dizziness [4]. [medcraveonline.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
Other low-level symptoms include nervousness, dizziness, nausea, headache and drowsiness. [nachi.org]
Other symptoms include nervousness, dizziness, nausea, headache, and drowsiness. This gas smells like rotten eggs, even at extremely low concentrations. [dhs.wisconsin.gov]
"She experienced some form of seizure and is now listless, suffering from persistent rashes, and painful nausea." [edition.cnn.com]
The reported health complaints included eye, throat and lung irritation, nausea, headache, nasal blockage, sleeping difficulties, weight loss, chest pain, and aggravation of asthma. [health.ny.gov]
Nausea and vomiting : Methane poisoning produces nausea and vomiting. Frostbite : Methane when comes in contact with a person’s skin in liquid form causes frostbite. Blurred vision : Methane poisoning can result in blurred vision. [tandurust.com]
- Vomiting
Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit. If frostbite has occurred, seek medical attention immediately; do NOT rub the affected areas or flush them with water. [chemicalbook.com]
Nausea and vomiting : Methane poisoning produces nausea and vomiting. Frostbite : Methane when comes in contact with a person’s skin in liquid form causes frostbite. Blurred vision : Methane poisoning can result in blurred vision. [tandurust.com]
This may lead to nausea and vomiting and a pain in your chest. If you continue to be exposed to carbon monoxide, your judgment may become impaired and you may get confused and irritable. [healthfully.com]
During the course of methane exposure, you are likely to vomit and feel nauseous. These, as well as collapsing can all be signs of methane poisoning and should be taken quite seriously. [ic.steadyhealth.com]
Skin contact with liquefied methane can cause: Frostbite Skin and eye burns Exposure to high levels of methane can cause: Suffocation Loss of consciousness Headache and dizziness Nausea and vomiting Weakness Loss of coordination Increased breathing rate [toxtown.nlm.nih.gov]
- Diarrhea
[…] associated exposure to an ongoing natural gas leak with “sinus, pneumonia, vomiting upon waking, nausea, nosebleeds, memory loss, extreme fatigue, headaches, weak and bleeding gums and teeth, dizziness, bloating, intestinal cramping,flatulence, constipation, diarrhea [debralynndadd.com]
[…] an eleven month period: sinus, pneumonia, vomiting upon waking, nausea, nosebleeds, memory loss, extreme fatigue, headaches, weak and bleeding gums and teeth, dizziness, bloating, intestinal parasites, intestinal cramping, flatulence, constipation, diarrhea [alkalizeforhealth.net]
Neurologic
- Headache
The first symptom you may feel is a dull pain in your head, almost like a sinus headache. As you breathe in more of the fumes, the headache may be followed by weakness and dizziness. This may lead to nausea and vomiting and a pain in your chest. [healthfully.com]
Headaches Headaches are often the first sign of methane gas poisoning. In 1937, a school in New London, Texas blew up when methane gas was ignited by spark from a workman’s tool. This blast killed at least 300. [healthyliving.azcentral.com]
Other low-level symptoms include nervousness, dizziness, nausea, headache and drowsiness. [nachi.org]
Other symptoms include nervousness, dizziness, nausea, headache, and drowsiness. This gas smells like rotten eggs, even at extremely low concentrations. [dhs.wisconsin.gov]
- Dizziness
Inhalation may include temporary nervous system depression with anesthetic effects such as dizziness, headache, confusion, incoordination, and loss of consciousness. [airtesttechnologies.com]
Other low-level symptoms include nervousness, dizziness, nausea, headache and drowsiness. [nachi.org]
Other symptoms include nervousness, dizziness, nausea, headache, and drowsiness. This gas smells like rotten eggs, even at extremely low concentrations. [dhs.wisconsin.gov]
As you breathe in more of the fumes, the headache may be followed by weakness and dizziness. This may lead to nausea and vomiting and a pain in your chest. [healthfully.com]
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, seizures, unconsciousness, rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure. [hunker.com]
- Confusion
Inhalation may include temporary nervous system depression with anesthetic effects such as dizziness, headache, confusion, incoordination, and loss of consciousness. [airtesttechnologies.com]
If you continue to be exposed to carbon monoxide, your judgment may become impaired and you may get confused and irritable. Finally, you may experience a loss of consciousness, followed by death. [healthfully.com]
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, seizures, unconsciousness, rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure. [hunker.com]
Signs and symptoms of methane poisoning include confusion, convulsions and unconsciousness. Methane Poisoning Overview By itself, methane is not a toxic gas. However, it is extremely flammable and can easily cause an explosion. [schmidtandclark.com]
Ultimately, both of these nasty gases affect the amount of oxygen getting to your brain and heart, so the symptoms are similar: drowsiness, headache, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath in lower exposures; and vomiting, confusion, coma, seizures [ipcblog.org]
- Lethargy
Methane Poisoning Symptoms Signs and symptoms of methane exposure may include: headaches heart palpitations cognitive impairment (poor judgement, memory loss) dizziness loss of motor coordination flu-like symptoms (mental uneasiness, lethargy, discomfort [schmidtandclark.com]
Flu Like Symptoms Mental uneasiness lethargy and discomfort are often symptoms that are present for days on end without an explanation. [healthyliving.azcentral.com]
The patient may also experience mental uneasiness and lethargy. If methane gas is burnt and there is paucity of air, carbon monoxide will be produced. If carbon monoxide is produced in large quantities, it can prove to be fatal for the person. [helpsavenature.com]
- Burning Sensation
Other gases such as chlorine and ammonia can cause instant distress and damage to the lining of your nose if inhaled, and cause a burning sensation in the nose and mouth. [cohencramerpi.co.uk]
Symptoms of more severe frostbite include a burning sensation and stiffness. The skin may become waxy white or yellow. Blistering, tissue death and infection may develop in severe cases. Eye Contact: Not irritating. [ccohs.ca]
Symptoms may include but are not limited to headaches, chronic fatigue, aching joints and muscles, burning sensation, metallic taste in mouth, difficulty breathing and concentrating, short term memory loss, irritated eyes, nose, ears, throat, and/or skin [alkalizeforhealth.net]
Treatment
[…] and recovery cost of any treatment required such as physiotherapy, prescription costs etc equipment required for treatment and to aid mobility if your injury is severe or debilitating professional care costs if required gratuitous care from family and [cohencramerpi.co.uk]
The goal of treatment for methane poisoning is to remove the carbon monoxide from the hemoglobin in the blood, and to bring oxygen levels back to normal. [schmidtandclark.com]
If symptoms such as inflammation or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician or go to a hospital for treatment. INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. [cameochemicals.noaa.gov]
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Treatment is urgently required. Transport to a hospital. Ingestion: Not applicable (gas). First Aid Comments: Some of the first aid procedures recommended here require advanced first aid training. [ccohs.ca]
Prognosis
Methane Poisoning Prognosis (Outlook) & Complications The long-term outlook for methane poisoning victims depends on the type and degree of exposure. Prognosis can be greatly improved by prompt and efficient treatment. [schmidtandclark.com]
Epidemiology
The literature includes a state and federal epidemiology study of a 2008 mercaptan spill in Alabama by Mobile Gas, whose parent company, Sempra Energy, also owns SoCal Gas. Benzene and hydrogen sulfide can cause nosebleeds, Jerrett said. [insideclimatenews.org]
Prevention
Ryles tube was inserted and nasogastric feeds were started to prevent gut bacterial translocation. Patient was kept adequately warm and hypothermia preventive measures were instituted. [medcraveonline.com]
Detection and prevention of leaking sewer gases Detecting the smell of sewer gas quickly is important to keeping your family from harm. [deltaplumbingatlanta.com]
Ed Avol, professor of clinical medicine in the Department of Preventive Medicine of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, is an expert on respiratory health and the public health impacts of air pollution. [news.usc.edu]
This web page provides information on how hydrogen sulfide can affect your health, where you might find it, and how to prevent harmful exposures. [osha.gov]