Can lithium carbonate cause male infertility
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Male infertility refers to couples who live together without contraception for more than two years and have no children. The woman's examination was normal and the man's examination was abnormal. This disease is called "Wusi" in traditional Chinese medicine, which is related to the deficiency of kidney, spleen, Qi, essence and blood of Ren pulse and Chong pulse. Now let's talk about whether eating lithium carbonate can lead to male infertility?
Can lithium carbonate cause male infertility
Lithium carbonate, an inorganic compound with the chemical formula of Li2CO3, is colorless monoclinic crystal or white powder. 11 g / cm3. Melting point 723 ℃ (1.013 * 10 ^ 5pa). Soluble in dilute acid. It is slightly soluble in water and more soluble in cold water than in hot water. Insoluble in alcohol and acetone. It can be used to make ceramics, drugs, catalysts, etc. Common materials for lithium ion batteries.
Second, it is used to produce various lithium compounds, metallic lithium and its isotopes. It is also used to prepare catalysts for chemical reactions. Semiconductor, ceramics, television, medicine and atomic energy industries also have applications. Used as an analytical reagent in analytical chemistry. It is also used in lithium-ion batteries. It is used as accelerator in cement admixture.
Third, health hazards: after poisoning, the main damage to the gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and nervous system. The symptoms of poisoning included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, visual impairment, lip, limb tremor, convulsion and coma.
matters needing attention
First aid measures for skin contact: take off contaminated clothes and rinse with plenty of flowing water. Eye contact: lift eyelids and wash with flowing water or normal saline. See a doctor. Inhalation: quickly leave the scene to fresh air. Keep respiratory tract unobstructed. If you have difficulty breathing, give oxygen. If breathing stops, give artificial respiration immediately. See a doctor. Ingestion: drink enough warm water to induce vomiting. Gastric lavage, catharsis. See a doctor.
