Hi , My Toddler accidentally had some kerosene . We took him to emergency and he was observed for 12 hrs . His CBC was normal and X ray was normal . He was discharged later on . Should i watch for any symptoms everyday ,aryasome articels online have said complications can occur even after 1 month of consumption
Thanks for consulting in Chat Doctor. If your child inflate kerosene complication may be chemical pneumonitis, that's why you should pay attention coughing and shortness of breath. Ingestion of kerosene can cause nausea, vomiting and occasionally diarrhea, observe for some period, ask about discomfort, pain in abdomen. Keep him hi Chat Doctor.  If some symptoms appear like as cough, diarrhea visit a doctor, he will prescribe antibiotics. I think, everything will OK, because he doesn't ha symptoms didn't