Question
The patient consumed half a catty of liquor on the first evening, and on the second day, they exhibited symptoms of swelling in the eyes and face. What is the cause?
Answer
Methanol poisoning is caused by consuming alcohol beverages containing excessive amounts of methanol. Methanol can lead to vision impairment, even blindness or death. Symptoms typically appear 8 to 36 hours after drinking, including headache, nausea, vomiting, vision impairment, etc. Treatment for acute methanol poisoning includes gastric lavage, the use of sweating agents and laxatives, as well as the administration of vitamin B complex and vasodilator drugs.