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Oxalic Acid Symptoms

Oxalic acid is a poison commonly found in some cleaning agents such as bleach, metal cleaners and rust remover products. It is colorless and cannot be detected by a person, which makes it impossible to know if one has in fact ingested the poison, unless specific signs and symptoms occur.

  1. Pain and Shock

    • Those who become affected by ingesting oxalic acid might feel abdominal, mouth or throat pain. In addition, shock and tremors could accompany this pain if left untreated for too long.

    Drop In Blood Pressure

    • The poison can inhibit proper movement of blood throughout the body, resulting in lowered blood pressure and a weak pulse. These symptoms can also induce convulsions or make someone who is poisoned by oxalic acid collapse.

    Reproductive Problems in Women

    • Women might experience specific reproductive and menstrual symptoms when oxalic acid is ingested. These symptoms include painful menstrual periods, infertility, a change in sex drive, lactation problems and it can alter the onset of otherwise natural activities, such as menopause.

    Reproductive Problems in Men

    • Men who are affected by oxalic acid poisoning might deal with obstacles such as a lowered sperm count and the irregular shape of the sperm. In addition, infertility can occur along with a reduction in sexual activity.

    Treatment

    • Those affected should not try to treat oxalic acid poisoning on their own but instead should contact their local emergency phone number, or contact the National Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222.

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