Phosphorus poisoning may be caused by insecticides such as tetraethylpyrophosphate. Thallium poisoning may be caused by ingestion of rodenticides containing thallium. Thallium in pesticides, insecticides, metal alloys, and fireworks can be absorbed through skin as well as through ingestion and inhalation.
Dizziness can be caused by a number of serious conditions. These can include a stroke, a heart attack, breathing problems or trouble with blood sugar... View Full Answer
Causes of dizziness. 1  Inner ear problems-Dizziness is caused by problems in the inner ear in about half of all cases of persistent dizziness. 2  Inner ear disorders that cause people to be dizzy include Meniere's disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, labyrinthitis and acoustic neuroma.