What Are The Symptoms?
The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include severe headaches, dizziness, feeling sick, and a general lack of energy. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can easily be confused with:
- Flu
- Severe Headaches
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- General Lethargy
The early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are tiredness, headaches and chest or stomach pains. If you experience any of these symptoms while using a gas appliance, you need urgent medical attention.
Severe carbon monoxide poisoning makes the body turn a cherry-red colour. Unlike lack of oxygen due to choking, for example, the body does not turn blue (cyanosis). Instead, the victim’s skin will be pink or pale with bright red lips.
Carbon monoxide poisoning can affect the victim’s mental ability before she or he is even aware that there is a problem. Any effort that increases the body’s need for oxygen only makes the problem worse, rapidly leading to collapse and potentially death. |
