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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pain Post Inhalation Of Bleach Fumes?
Hello, I was cleaning my toilet and tub with Clorox bleach spray. I must admit, I did go a bit overboard with the bleach spray and was on my knees cleaning the tub so I had inhaled a lot of it. I couldn t smell anything other than bleach for about 5 hours and that includes a short nap that I took and waking up still only smelling bleach. My tummy began to hurt a lot, I was having severe lower abdominal pains then, ended up vomiting. My stomach still hurts but not as bad. I d just like to know if I should go to the emergency room. Thank you.
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Hello,
It might be due to anxiety.
Bleaching fumes do not cause abdominal pain.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It might be due to anxiety.
Bleaching fumes do not cause abdominal pain.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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