Is sulfur really harmful to the body?

Magnesium sulfate, also known as magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, is a colorless and odorless crystal that can be dissolved by wind after being heated. It will weather into powder in the air for a long time. It is mainly used in industry. However, it will also have effects on the body after long-term contact. Friends who work in this field should pay attention to protective work in normal times. So, is magnesium sulfate harmful to the body? Let’s take a brief look at it below.

(1) Magnesium sulfate can inhibit the central nervous system, relax skeletal muscles, and has sedative, antispasmodic and intracranial pressure reducing effects. It is often used to treat convulsions, eclampsia, uremia, tetanus and hypertensive encephalopathy. Usually 10 ml of 10% magnesium sulfate is injected deep into the muscle or diluted with 5% glucose to a 2% to 2.5% solution and slowly dripped. However, it should be noted that direct intravenous injection or large-dose intramuscular injection of magnesium sulfate is very dangerous. Generally, a maximum of 15 ml of 25% magnesium sulfate can be used each time. When using, pay attention to observe the patient's breathing and blood pressure. Sluggish knee reflex is an important sign of adequate magnesium ion intake.

(2) Magnesium plays an extremely important role in the metabolism of sugar and protein. Children in their growth and development period who have indigestion and are taking vitamin D should supplement with magnesium salt.

(3) Magnesium has many physiological functions similar to those of potassium. Since the clinical manifestations of magnesium deficiency are similar to those of potassium deficiency, magnesium deficiency is often easily overlooked. When potassium deficiency occurs and symptoms do not improve after potassium supplementation, the possibility of magnesium deficiency should be considered first, so that hypomagnesemia can be corrected in time. Therefore, patients receiving long-term infusions should pay attention to magnesium supplementation while supplementing potassium. Adding 1 gram of magnesium sulfate to the daily infusion can prevent the occurrence of hypomagnesemia.

(4) When patients with heart failure use digitalis drugs, they can appropriately supplement with magnesium salts to prevent low magnesium levels from aggravating the toxicity of digitalis. In clinical practice, magnesium salts are often effective in treating tachycardia.

Through the above introduction, we know that sulfur is harmful to the body. We must pay attention to safety in normal times, especially pay attention to protective measures. If there is contact, timely measures must be taken. After skin contact, rinse with plenty of water. If inhaled, go to a place with fresh air as soon as possible.