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Drank petrol around 10 -12 ml
HELLO I drank petrol doing siphon and I felt it till my neck around yesterday 1am had bitter taste and blurry vision for 1 hour then it was okay and then I ate half chapati and slept and woke up in the morning with no serious symptoms I am only having fear that it doesn't reaches my lungs what precautions should I take or is it fine and okay to celebrate diwali for me
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As recommended before
Drink lots of water and cold milk
Nothing else to worry
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As it's accidentally and that too very small amount there's no problem. But Be cautious for symptoms like chest discomfort, cough, breathlessness.
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You realised very soon, hence it was very small amount of petrol
You are fine currently,, but be vigilant about any symptoms like cough, breathlessness, chest pain developing.
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Pls contact via practo as i need more details
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Need few more details
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Hello there,
Thank you for reaching out. From your history, it appears that you accidentally ingested a very small amount of petrol. Since you experienced only mild throat irritation and a bitter taste initially, and you’re currently feeling fine without cough, breathing difficulty, vomiting, or chest pain — it’s reassuring.
Most likely, the petrol only touched your throat and food pipe and did not reach your lungs. However, it’s important to stay alert for any new symptoms over the next 24–48 hours, such as cough, breathing discomfort, chest pain, or fever. These could rarely indicate a small amount of aspiration into the lungs.
For now, drink plenty of fluids (preferably water or milk), avoid spicy or oily food, and rest well. You seem to have escaped any serious toxicity.
Next Steps
Observe yourself for the next 48 hours.
If you develop cough, chest tightness, breathlessness, fever, or vomiting, visit the nearest hospital or emergency department immediately -a chest X-ray may be needed to rule out chemical pneumonitis.Otherwise, no specific treatment is required, and you can continue your routine activities.
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Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol or irritant foods for a couple of days.
It’s safe to celebrate Diwali as usual — just be cautious and stay alert for any warning signs as mentioned above.
Wishing you and your family a very happy Diwali!!!
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Do connect and consult
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ram Brahma Reddy
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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U r fine
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