What are the risks of developing leukemia from long-term exposure to paint?
Leukemia caused by long-term contact with paint may be due to the absorption of toxic and harmful substances in paint through the skin, respiratory tract, and digestive tract, leading to the impairment of the hematopoietic system and the occurrence of leukemia. Patients may experience symptoms such as fever, anemia, and bleeding. Here are the details:
1. Fever: Paint contains harmful substances such as formaldehyde, and long-term contact may cause a decline in the immune system, leading to fever. Patients can be treated with drugs such as acetaminophen tablets and ibuprofen tablets under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Anemia: Leukemia caused by long-term contact with paint may be due to the absorption of a large amount of formaldehyde, which affects hematopoietic function and leads to anemia. Patients can be treated with drugs such as vitamin B12 tablets and folic acid tablets under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Bleeding: Paint contains various toxic substances, such as benzene, which can destroy the hematopoietic function of the body after long-term inhalation, leading to a decrease in platelets or a lack of coagulation factors, causing bleeding symptoms such as gingival bleeding, nasal bleeding, and gastrointestinal bleeding. If the bleeding is caused by trauma, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. In the case of gastrointestinal bleeding, patients can undergo surgical hemostasis.
4. Other effects: Paint also contains certain carcinogenic substances, such as benzene, which can increase the risk of cancer after long-term inhalation. At the same time, the treatment effect of leukemia patients who have long-term contact with paint will also be reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to avoid long-term contact with paint in daily life and take protective measures during work. If leukemia caused by long-term contact with paint occurs, it is recommended to consult a hematologist in the hospital for blood tests and other examinations to determine the specific condition and undergo targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor.
