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Abnormailities that may be related to Heavy Metals


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Abnormalities that may be related to heavy metals

 

Structural and Functional Abnormalities associated with various heavy metal toxins:

 

Speech and Language Deficits:

 

Speech disorders

Aluminum, Mercury

 

Loss of speech, developmental problems with language

Mercury

 

Speech comprehension deficits

Mercury

 

Dysarthria; articulation problems; slurred speech, unintelligible speech

Mercury

 

Cognitive Impairments:

 

Attentional problems (ADHD), lacks eye contact, impaired visual fixation

Lead, Mercury

 

Mental retardation, borderline intelligence

Arsenic, Lead, Mercury

 

Uneven performance on IQ scores, low IQ scores

Copper, Lead

 

Poor concentration, attention deficits (ADHD), response inhibition

Aluminum, Lead

 

Poor memory (short term, verbal, and auditory)

Aluminum, Lead

 

Difficulties understanding abstract ideas; difficulty carrying out complex commands

X Metals

 

Dementia; pre-senile and senile dementia

Aluminum

 

Stupor

Aluminum, Arsenic

 

Impaired reaction time; lower performance on timed tests

Lead

 

Sensory Abnormalities:

 

Abnormal Sensations in the mouth and extremities

Arsenic

 

 

Hearing loss, difficulty hearing

Arsenic, Lead, Mercury

 

Abnormal touch sensations; diminished touch sensations, aversion to touch

Arsenic

 

Blurred vision; sensitivity to light

Arsenic, Mercury

 

Motor Disorders:

 

Choreiform movements, myoclonal jerks, unusual postures

Copper, Mercury

 

Difficulty walking, swallowing, talking

Copper, Mercury

 

Flapping, circling, rocking, toe walking

Mercury

 

Problems with intentional movements or imitation

Mercury

 

Abnormal gait/posture; incoordination, loss of balance; problems sitting, lying, crawling, and walking

Mercury

 

Decreased locomotor activity

Aluminum, Arsenic

 

Convulsions; seizure

Aluminum , Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Thallium

 

 

Physiological Impairment

 

Brain and Central Nervous System:

 

Neurofibrillary tangles

Aluminum

 

Neuritis, retrobulbar neuritis; neuropathy

Aluminum, Arsenic, Thallium

 

Encephalopathy

Aluminum, Arsenic, Lead, Thallium

 

Cerebrovascular disease

X Metals

 

Alterations in nerve conduction velocity

Lead

 

Alterations in the spinal chord

Thallium

 

Accumulates in CNS structures

Aluminum, Mercury

 

Abnormal EEGs

Arsenic, Lead

 

Autonomic disturbances

Copper, Lead, Mercury, Thallium

 

Peripheral Nervous System:

 

Peripheral neuropathy

Arsenic, Mercury

 

Alterations in peripheral nerves

Arsenic

 

Loss of feeling/ numbness in the extremities; paresthesia

Arsenic, Mercury, Thallium

 

Gastrointestinal Tract:

 

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; loss of appetite

Arsenic, Copper, Mercury, Thallium

 

Abdominal pain, stomach cramps; burning of the throat and mouth

Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Thallium

 

Esophagitis; gastroenteritis; colitis

Arsenic, Mercury, Thallium

 

Cancers (colon, pancreatic, stomach, or rectal)

Arsenic

 

Renal and Hepatic Impairment:

 

Hepatotoxicity; Liver dysfunction, damage

Arsenic, Copper, Thallium

 

Cirrhosis of the liver; hepatitis

Copper

 

Kidney disease ; kidney failure

Arsenic, Lead, Mercury

 

Renal toxicity; tubular proteinosis

Arsenic, Copper, Lead

 

Kidney Damage, histological alterations

Arsenic, Lead

 

Cardiovascular System:

 

Blood vessel damage

Arsenic

 

Anemia; decreased red blood cell count

Arsenic, Copper, Lead

 

Hypertension; increased heart rate (tachycardia)

Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Thallium

 

Electrocardiac disorders

 

Peripheral vascular disease; cardiovascular disease; vascular collapse

Arsenic, Lead

 

Respiratory System:

 

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Aluminum, Arsenic

 

Pulmonary edema

X Metals

 

Pneumonia, laryngitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis

Aluminum, Arsenic, Mercury

 

Restrictive airway disorders, asthmatic conditions, pneumoconisis

Arsenic, Aluminum

 

Respiratory tract cancers

Arsenic

 

Nasal ulcers, perforation of the nasal septum

X Metals

 

Immune System

 

Increased incidences of asthma, autoimmune-like symptoms, allergies & inhibition of lymphocytes, T-cells, monocytes

X metals

 

Immunosuppression

Lead

 

Decreased white blood cell count

Arsenic, Thallium

 

Reproductive System:

 

Genital abnormalities

Aluminum, Thallium

 

Disturbances in menstrual cycle; menstrual pains

Copper, Mercury

 

Birth defects; premature births; Spontaneous abortion

Arsenic, Lead, Mercury

 

Reproductive dysfunction

Arsenic, Aluminum, Cadmium, Lead

 

Psychiatric Disturbances:

 

Social Deficits, Social withdrawal

Mercury

 

Repetitive, perseverative, stereotyped behaviors; OCD-typical behaviors

Mercury

 

Depression, mood swings, flat affect; impaired facial recognition

Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Mercury

 

Schizoid tendencies; hallucinations; delirium

Mercury

 

Irritability, aggressive behaviors, temper tantrums

Lead, Mercury

 

Suicidal Behaviors

Copper, Mercury

 

Sleep difficulties/ disturbances

Lead, Mercury, Thallium

 

Chronic fatigue (CFS); weakness, malaise

Aluminum, Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Thallium

 

Anorexia; symptoms reflecting eating disorders, loss of appetite/weight

Arsenic, Lead, Mercury

 

Anxiety; nervous tendencies

Thallium

 

Attentional problems (ADHD), lacks eye contact, impaired visual fixation

Lead, Mercury

 

 

Other Physical Disturbances:

 

Hypotonia or hypertonia; decreased muscular strength

X Metals

 

Rashes, contact dermatitis, eczema, itchy/irritating skin

Aluminum, Arsenic, Copper, Mercury

 

Muscle pain; headache; acrodynia; colic

Arsenic, Copper, Lead, Thallium

 

Alopecia (hair loss)

Thallium

 

 

 

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