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Radon gas can cause lung cancer after smoking. Non-smokers can get them as well. Gas rises up underneath the homes if there is low pressure in the house, and it can act like a vacume. Radon gas is the heaviest gas of all, so it should be sitting on the flours. High levels of radon is like smoking 135 cigarette packs a day. There are radon detection kits and radon extraction services. The extraction services may cost as much as a small home repair.

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Is Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among people who do not smoke.?

Yes, radon is a very important cause of lung cancers for the non-smoking peoples.


Can exposure to radon gas be a cause of small intestine blockage?

No, exposure to radon gas does not directly cause small intestine blockage. Radon gas exposure is a known risk factor for developing lung cancer, but it does not have a direct impact on the gastrointestinal system or the small intestine. Small intestine blockage can be caused by various factors, such as tumors, adhesions, or hernias.


Can radon gas cause nausea?

No, radon exposure does not give you an upset stomach. Radon is dangerous because it can be inhaled and can undergo radioactive decay in your lungs. Further, the radioactive daughters of radon are all radioactive, and have an excellent chance of remaining in your lungs. These daughter products will decay and cause more radiation damage. Radon exposure is the second leading cause (and an underrated one) of lung cancer. Radiation sickness is unlikely, but cancer can (will) appear in those with higher exposures to radon. You cannot tell if you are being exposed to radon by anything but a radon test of the structure you live (or work) in.


What can Radon do to the Human body?

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter buildings and accumulate to high levels. Prolonged exposure to high levels of radon can increase the risk of lung cancer, particularly in smokers. Radon decays into radioactive particles that can damage lung tissue when inhaled. Testing for radon levels in homes and workplaces is important to reduce exposure.


Can radon gas cause migraine headaches?

No, exposure to radon gas, even a large amount, won't give you a headache. Radon is an inert or noble gas, and it is radioactive. Radon exposure is a bad thing as it is the second most common cause of lung cancer. But you won't be able to detect radon by any of your senses, and it will not directly cause you to be "sick" or for a "migrane" to appear. It will, after time, cause cancer because the radiation damage your lungs get from the long exposure. In the mean time, you won't feel a thing. At least not because of an exposure to radon gas.