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Manifestation of iron poisoning may vary depending on the amount of iron ingested by the individual and is further classified by five stages based on timing of signs and symptoms. In mild to moderate cases, individuals may be asymptomatic or only experience mild gastrointestinal symptoms that resolve within six hours. [ 5 ]
Reports of children with the unusual inflammatory syndrome related to COVID-19 have been increasing nationwide. Here's what you need to know.
Long COVID symptoms in kids, teens The study included 5,300 younger school-age children and teens from more than 60 health care facilities across the U.S. between March 2022 and December 2023.
Many metals, particularly heavy metals are toxic, but some are essential, and some, such as bismuth, have a low toxicity. Metals in an oxidation state abnormal to the body may also become toxic: chromium(III) is an essential trace element, but chromium(VI) is a carcinogen. Only soluble metal-containing compounds are toxic.
A recent study finds that 40% of young women and girls are deficient in iron, but their symptoms are often dismissed by some doctors. A ’startling’ number of young women and girls are ...
Iron overload (also known as haemochromatosis or hemochromatosis) is the abnormal and increased accumulation of total iron in the body, leading to organ damage. [1] The primary mechanism of organ damage is oxidative stress, as elevated intracellular iron levels increase free radical formation via the Fenton reaction.
Iron-deficiency anemia is anemia caused by a lack of iron. [3] Anemia is defined as a decrease in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. [3] When onset is slow, symptoms are often vague such as feeling tired, weak, short of breath, or having decreased ability to exercise. [1]
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise among children, experts discuss the symptoms of omicron and the role of vaccination in keeping kids safe.