Routes of Entry for Chemical Toxins - Ingestion
Ingestion is the least common route of entry for chemical toxins. Humans may ingest chemical toxins in the following ways:
- By swallowing compounds that were inhaled, become caught in the nasal passages, and are then swallowed
- By eating or drinking foods that are contaminated with toxins
- By eating with contaminated hands
- By smoking cigarettes
The ingestion of chemical toxins may cause the following acute health problems:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Fever
The ingestion of chemical toxins may also cause the following severe, long-term effects:
- Kidney failure
- Chronic arthritis
- Brain and nerve damage
- Death
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