Question 1

might frequent use of harsh cleaning chemicals cause brain damage?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: This would depend on the types of chemicals, whether they were inhaled, how much exposure it was, and if they could cross the blood brain barrier.

Question 2

would common household cleaning products cause permanent brain damage?

Accepted Answer

Many are toxic: Ammonia, bleach and organic solvents are all potentially toxic.

Question 3

if family is getting headaches during exposure to recently-refinished wood floors fumes (polyurethane), what should we do? do headaches= brain damage?

Accepted Answer

Leave and aerate: Common side effect of polyurethane- leave the premisies. Brain damage would be rare, but possible after prolonged exposure in a confined space.

Question 4

i was told inhaling fumes from markers or glue causes brain damage. does that mean i must avoid these items entirely to not have any brain damage?

Accepted Answer

Yes: By all means use markers. Just make sure your environment is well ventilated. We need you to be at your best.

Question 5

a few days ago, somebody accidentally got sodium hydroxide on an aluminum cart and i cleaned it up. it left dust of some sort on it and i it breathed in. my nostril burned. how do i know if i have aluminum poisoning or brain damage? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: Your symptoms are more likely due to exposure to sodium hydroxide than aluminum. If your nose is feeling normal, you can ignore your concern about aluminum poisoning.
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Question 6

i have a metallic taste surrounding a tooth with a broken crown, exposing an amalgam underneath. i'm afraid of mercury poisoning and brain damage. what can i do to clean the mercury of my body and reverse brain damage after i go to the dentist?

Accepted Answer

: Your fears are unfounded. You will not be poisoned or detrimentally affected by the exposed amalgam, regardless of what you may have read. Neither will you suffer from brain damage.

Question 7

yesterday, i cleaned the carpet under my bed and used a lot of lysol. i was still able to smell it when i went to bed. i woke up this morning with a bad taste in my mouth, my lungs feel irritated, and a little light headed. could i have brain damage?

Accepted Answer

: You will be fine, the fumes from the Lysol lingered in your room overnight and you breathed them in. Get some fresh air and drink lots of water. Your brain is working since you inquired about possible damage. Next time open windows when using Lysol.

Question 8

i inhaled some fumes from a caulk remover solvent and 91% isopropyl alcohol when diying at home for 10-15 minutes. i wore a bandana over mouth and nose but still got a headache. im probably being paranoid, but is this enough to cause brain damage?

Accepted Answer

: Inhalants may cause change in mood and temporary memory changes. The use of the bandana should be replaced with a more efficient N95 or occupational mask. Avoid inhalation of chemicals.  Stay well hydrated and open windows while working. If the symptoms continue, please see acute care. 
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Question 9

was exposed to paint or chemical fumes all night at hotel. no headaches. some nausea and burning in throat/stomach. did i cause any brain damage?

Accepted Answer

No: This is coming from a neurosurgeon/painter: most indoor paint is acrylic water based.  Oil based paint is used less and less due to hassle with solvents and long drying time.   Lead paint is no longer used except in fine art work by artisis!  In the future open windows and create ventilation if you are in an environment like this one.

Question 10

could a stiff neck cutting off the blood supply to your brain cause brain damage?

Accepted Answer

No: A stiff neck should not cut off blood supply to your brain. A stiff neck cannot cause brain damage.

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Might frequent use of harsh cleaning chemicals cause brain damage?

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Would common household cleaning products cause permanent brain damage?

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If family is getting headaches during exposure to recently-refinished wood floors fumes (polyurethane), what should we do? do headaches= brain damage?

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I was told inhaling fumes from markers or glue causes brain damage. does that mean i must avoid these items entirely to not have any brain damage?

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A few days ago, somebody accidentally got sodium hydroxide on an aluminum cart and i cleaned it up. it left dust of some sort on it and i it breathed in. my nostril burned. how do i know if i have aluminum poisoning or brain damage? what should i do?

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I have a metallic taste surrounding a tooth with a broken crown, exposing an amalgam underneath. i'm afraid of mercury poisoning and brain damage. what can i do to clean the mercury of my body and reverse brain damage after i go to the dentist?

A member asked:

Yesterday, i cleaned the carpet under my bed and used a lot of lysol. i was still able to smell it when i went to bed. i woke up this morning with a bad taste in my mouth, my lungs feel irritated, and a little light headed. could i have brain damage?

A member asked:

I inhaled some fumes from a caulk remover solvent and 91% isopropyl alcohol when diying at home for 10-15 minutes. i wore a bandana over mouth and nose but still got a headache. im probably being paranoid, but is this enough to cause brain damage?

A member asked:

Was exposed to paint or chemical fumes all night at hotel. no headaches. some nausea and burning in throat/stomach. did i cause any brain damage?

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Could a stiff neck cutting off the blood supply to your brain cause brain damage?

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