Symptoms Of Natural Gas Poisoning
Many people have been subjected to gas poisoning but have hardly noticed the symptoms until it has been too late. Whether they have been exposed at home or outside, all have similar stories to tell. So if you are exposed to natural gas in any way, read the following warning signs of natural gas poisoning. |
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- Headache and dizziness. While these may not be the classic warning signals, don’t ignore them.
- Nausea. Especially if you are driving with the windows all rolled up or haven’t opened the windows in your house due to foul weather.
- People who have been exposed to natural gas poisoning have ended up with epilepsy, sinus, pneumonia, nosebleeds, memory loss, constipation, diarrhea, weight gain, loss of appetite, loss of menstrual cycles, depression, claustrophobia, pain in hands and feet, low grade fever, heart pain, partial-seizures, chest pain and hair loss.
If you smell any leak in your house or in the car, report it immediately and check for the source. Don’t confuse between natural gas leak and carbon monoxide leak. Both gases are equally dangerous and can cause a slow decline in your health. However, natural gas cannot be detected on carbon monoxide leak tester.
Most of the affected patients usually notice the leaks months after living with health issues. The most dangerous effect of this leak is seizure since natural gas cuts your supply of oxygen. Natural gas has a very strong smelling chemical added to make leakage detection easier. If at any time you notice the leak, immediately open the windows of your house/car and sit in the open to breathe some fresh air.
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Natural gas best answers our need in today’s time of higher fuel consumption and increasing gas prices. It is the cleanest and an efficient fuel compared to crude oil. However, there is a flip side to this story as well. Natural Gas is not the answer to ALL our prayers. 
