Gas Poisoning
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Gas poisoning occurs when harmful gases are inhaled, such as the carbon monoxide produced by stoves, heaters, or engines in poorly ventilated places, which interfere with oxygen reaching the body.
Warning signs: headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, weakness, and, in severe cases, loss of consciousness; several people in the same space may feel unwell at the same time.
When to seek help? When gas inhalation is suspected, it is best to go immediately to a ventilated place and seek urgent care, since it is a situation that can worsen quickly.
Who treats it? It usually requires evaluation in the emergency department, with support from internal medicine, general medicine, or pediatrics depending on the person affected. It is not advisable to downplay these symptoms: prompt professional care makes the difference.
Data on 90 doctors who treat gas poisoning
Which specialist treats gas poisoning?
Gas poisoning is treated by a general practitioner for an initial assessment, or by an emergency medicine physician if symptoms are severe. An internist may also be involved in follow-up. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in gas poisoning
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is gas poisoning?
Gas poisoning occurs when harmful gases are inhaled, such as the carbon monoxide produced by stoves, heaters, or engines in poorly ventilated places, which interfere with oxygen reaching the body.
Which doctor treats gas poisoning?
Gas poisoning is treated by a general practitioner for an initial assessment, or by an emergency medicine physician if symptoms are severe. An internist may also be involved in follow-up. Find these specialists.