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January 1, 2022, 3:30 p.m.
“Medical Department” Warning if inhaled “laughing gas” or “nitrous oxide” continuous for a long time directly affects the nervous system
On January 1, 2022, Dr.Somsak Akkasilp Director Generalmedical department revealed that laughing gas or is called scientifically Nitrous Oxide is a gas that has been used in medicine for over 150 years as an anesthetic for medical procedures. which is still used today as part of anesthesia in combination with other types of anesthetics by an anesthetist
It is also used in the food and beverage industry in general. What everyone knows is gas mixed with cream to produce whipped cream in beverages and desserts. As a result, nitrous oxide compressed gas packages are generally sold. But the misuse is for amusement among tourists for the sake of euphoria. May affect the nervous system The circulatory system and the heart muscle can be both short-term and long-term. parents or even tourists themselves Therefore, the health effects that will come from the use of such substances should be taken into account.
On the side of Dr. Thanin Vejchapinan, director of the Institute of Neurology added that Consequences of prolonged inhalation of nitrous oxide will directly affect the nervous system Nitrous oxide disrupts the metabolism of vitamin B12, which is involved in the structure and function of the nervous system. causing patients to have neurological symptoms similar to those with vitamin B12 deficiency, such as being unable to stand or walk due tonervous systemGet a sense of balance being damaged. whether from the peripheral nerves that sense itself or the part of the spinal cord that controls balance If it is more, it may cause limb weakness to the point of paralysis or paralysis.
However, if there is damage to the nerve sheaths in the brain It will cause slow thinking, slow speech, or if it is a lot, it may cause symptoms of memory or dementia. This disorder cannot be treated with any type of medication. Inhalation of nitrous oxide must be stopped. which most patients may have better symptoms but if it is a lot, it may not be able to restore it back to normal Therefore, people are advised to avoid gas inhalation.nitrous oxidedirectly.
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