Dry cell batteries

Symptoms:

From swallowing large amounts on a regular basis

• body as a whole
  • decreased mental ability
  • irritation or burns in the mouth
  • muscle cramps
  • slurred speech
  • swelling of the lower legs, ankles, or feet
  • weakness

• nervous system
  • spastic walk
  • spasticity
  • tremor

From inhaling large amounts of the battery contents dust or smoke from burning batteries

• body as a whole
  • decreased mental ability
  • difficulty sleeping
  • muscle cramps
  • slurred speech
  • weakness in the legs

• respiratory
  • bronchitis
  • headache
  • pneumonia

• skin
  • itching

• nervous system
  • numbness of the fingers or toes
  • spastic walk