Heavy metal poisoning

Heavy metal poisoning: Introduction

The body does not handle most heavy metals well, and excess levels are poisonous. Lead poisoning is well-known, but also potentially poisonous are mercury, thallium, arsenic, and even iron (e.g. iron tablets).

Symptoms of Heavy metal poisoning

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Causes of Heavy metal poisoning

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Latest Treatments for Heavy metal poisoning

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Types of Heavy metal poisoning

• Iron poisoning
• Arsenic poisoning
• Lead poisoning
• Thallium poisoning
• Mercury poisoning
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Definitions of Heavy metal poisoning:

Metals with high specific gravity, typically larger than 5. They have complex spectra, form colored salts and double salts, have a low electrode potential, are mainly amphoteric, yield weak bases and weak acids, and are oxidizing or reducing agents (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)

Heavy metal poisoning is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Heavy metal poisoning, or a subtype of Heavy metal poisoning, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)