What are the Common Toxicological Causes of Headaches?
Several toxic agents can induce headaches. These include:
Carbon monoxide - Often produced by faulty heating systems and car exhausts, carbon monoxide can lead to hypoxia, causing severe headaches. Heavy metals - Metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic can cause neurotoxicity, resulting in headaches. Solvents - Organic solvents such as benzene, toluene, and xylene can cause central nervous system depression and headaches. Pesticides - Organophosphates and carbamates, commonly found in pesticides, can lead to cholinergic toxicity, causing headaches.
