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I Swallowed Cleaning Solution And My Stomach Is Upset. I
Question: I swallowed cleaning solution and my stomach is upset. I didn't rinse the ice maker after cleaning it
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Angielata2000,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
Ice maker cleaner contains organic acid which can cut through salt deposits of water &disinfects the ice maker Food safe quality of the contents is a must.
You forgot to rinse the ice maker after using cleaner
&it has caused stomoch upset .
Drinking of cleanser liquid can cause digestive upsets like delayed emptying,hyperacidity./depleat potassium level ,errode your teeth, cause burning of throat... if an undiluted liquid is drank.
In case you have other symptoms other than mere stomoch last... you should go to ER for urgent assessment &care.
It seems you had drank a diluted liquid ..so have only stomoch upset... still to nullify other side effects too... you should-
-Drink some antacid with deflatulent liquid like Gelusil MPS 2 spoons thrice a day .
-Drink sufficient cold water/milk to dilute the organic acid,
-Have coconut water supliment to combat fall in potassium level.
-Use Sensitran toothpaste to avoid sensitive teeth
*The symptoms should pass away with home care within 24hours.
If they don't or if you have exaggerated symptoms see your physician or needful intervention.
Thanks.
Detailed answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Angielata2000,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
Ice maker cleaner contains organic acid which can cut through salt deposits of water &disinfects the ice maker Food safe quality of the contents is a must.
You forgot to rinse the ice maker after using cleaner
&it has caused stomoch upset .
Drinking of cleanser liquid can cause digestive upsets like delayed emptying,hyperacidity./depleat potassium level ,errode your teeth, cause burning of throat... if an undiluted liquid is drank.
In case you have other symptoms other than mere stomoch last... you should go to ER for urgent assessment &care.
It seems you had drank a diluted liquid ..so have only stomoch upset... still to nullify other side effects too... you should-
-Drink some antacid with deflatulent liquid like Gelusil MPS 2 spoons thrice a day .
-Drink sufficient cold water/milk to dilute the organic acid,
-Have coconut water supliment to combat fall in potassium level.
-Use Sensitran toothpaste to avoid sensitive teeth
*The symptoms should pass away with home care within 24hours.
If they don't or if you have exaggerated symptoms see your physician or needful intervention.
Thanks.
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