Medical literature documents several specific "post-arsenical" complications:
: Immediate recovery may be followed by kidney failure or encephalopathy.
: A common subacute or chronic effect is peripheral neuropathy , which causes numbness, tingling ("pins and needles"), and weakness in the extremities. Internal Complications :
: Long-term "post-exposure" effects include increased risks for cancers of the bladder, lungs, and skin.
: There are documented instances of post-arsenical lichen planus , an inflammatory condition affecting the skin and mucous membranes. Timeline of Effects
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: Historic cases have documented post-arsenical obstructive jaundice , sometimes following treatments that used organic arsenicals (like those once used for syphilis).
Post-arsenical obstructive jaundice complicated by xanthomatosis and diabetes mellitus. National Institutes of Health (.gov) Post-Arsenical Lichen Planus - PMC Post-Arsenical Lichen Planus - PMC. National Institutes of Health (.gov) Arsenic Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment