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]

• 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]

• 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]

• 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]

• Flatulence

  […] cells and fight illness Exeter University experts say the gas has potential to be 'healthcare hero' Scientists produce new compound to help body produce the right amount Published: 17:29 BST, 10 July 2014 | Updated: 21:42 BST, 10 July 2014 The smell of flatulence [dailymail.co.uk]

  One woman 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 [debralynndadd.com]

  […] symptoms over approximately 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 [alkalizeforhealth.net]

• Tachycardia

  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]

• Hypotension

  He also developed hypotension requiring inotropic support and further oxygen desaturation requiring 100% inspired oxygen concentration on the fourth day. [medcraveonline.com]

• Fracture

  Additional studies are available which have investigated pregnancy outcomes following maternal residence close to areas where natural gas is developed through unconventional extraction methods (hydraulic fracturing/fracking). [medicinesinpregnancy.org]

  […] study published in the academic journal Reviews on Environmental Health found that air quality monitoring that relied on long-term averages was inadequate for evaluating health risks related to unconventional natural gas development, including hydraulic fracturing [insideclimatenews.org]

• 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]

• Seizure

  (conscious) and one grand-mal seizure (unconscious). [alkalizeforhealth.net]

  Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, seizures, unconsciousness, rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure. [hunker.com]

  Epilepsy, pneumonia, memory loss, depression, claustrophobia, seizures, and heart problems have all been reported in patients suffering from methane poisoning. [schmidtandclark.com]

  (conscious) and one grand-mal seizure (unconscious).” [debralynndadd.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]

• Convulsions

  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]

  […] decreased skeletal muscle citrate synthase activity 10-50 ppm Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, coughing, difficulty breathing 150-250 ppm Olfactory paralysis 50-200 ppm Severe respiratory tract irritation, eye irritation/acute conjunctivitis, shock, convulsions [ohsonline.com]

  "Loss of consciousness may be accompanied by convulsions" the Hypoxia Project pointed out, "followed by cyanosis and cardiac arrest." [vice.com]

  As less oxygen becomes available, nausea and vomiting, collapse, convulsions, coma and death can occur. Symptoms occur more quickly with physical effort. Lack of oxygen can cause permanent damage to organs including the brain and heart. [ccohs.ca]

  […] signs and symptoms of toxicity include, but are not limited to, nausea, vomiting, diffi culty breathing, irregular heart beat, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, disorientation, mood swings, tingling sensation, loss of coordination, suffocation, convulsions [chemicalbook.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]

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]

[…] 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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]