Toxic Effects of Metals
23 entries in the Toxic Effects of Metals compendium.
Metal toxicityHarmful effects of excessive metal exposure on living organisms.Aluminium phosphide poisoningToxic effects of aluminium phosphide ingestion or inhalation.ArgyriaSkin discoloration from chronic silver exposure.Auditor (dog)Feral dog from the Berkeley Pit with extreme arsenic levels.Acute beryllium poisoningAcute chemical pneumonitis from inhaled beryllium, now rare due to safety measures.Cadmium poisoningA toxic metal causing kidney failure, bone disease, and cancer.Chelation therapyMedical procedure to remove heavy metals using chelating agents.Chelation therapy for autismUnproven autism treatment using agents to remove heavy metals.Chromium toxicityToxic effects of hexavalent chromium; trivalent chromium is essential.Copper toxicityMetal poisoning from excess copper, often linked to genetic disorders.HypermagnesemiaElevated blood magnesium causing neuromuscular, respiratory, and cardiac complications.Iron poisoningToxic effect from excess iron ingestion, often from supplements.Itai-itai diseaseMass cadmium poisoning causing severe pain and kidney failure.Lithium toxicityCondition of excessive lithium causing neurological, renal, and gastrointestinal symptoms.Manganese poisoningChronic manganese exposure causes psychiatric and motor disturbances.Metal fume feverFlu-like illness from inhaling metal oxide fumes.Nickel allergyNickel allergy is the most common contact allergy in industrialized countries.Olfactory toxicity in fishMetals, pesticides, and surfactants can disrupt fish olfaction.Protocol on Heavy MetalsTreaty controlling airborne cadmium, lead, and mercury emissions.Semicarbazide-cadmium therapyExperimental Soviet cancer therapy combining semicarbazide and cadmium.Thallium poisoningToxic metal causing nerve damage, hair loss, and systemic harm.Tin poisoningToxicity varies greatly between inorganic tin and organotin compounds.Zinc toxicityZinc toxicity arises from excessive intake or exposure.
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