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2. Metal toxicity - Wikipedia

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   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.

3. Toxic heavy metal - Wikipedia

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   A toxic heavy metal is a common but misleading term for a metal-like element noted for its potential toxicity. [4] Not all heavy metals are toxic and some toxic metals are not heavy. [ 5 ] Elements often discussed as toxic include cadmium , mercury and lead , [ 6 ] all of which appear in the World Health Organization 's list of 10 chemicals of ...

4. Lead poisoning - Wikipedia

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   Lead poisoning, also known as plumbism and saturnism, is a type of metal poisoning caused by lead in the body. [2] Symptoms may include abdominal pain, constipation, headaches, irritability, memory problems, infertility,numbness and tingling in the hands and feet. [1]

5. Cobalt poisoning - Wikipedia

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   Another source is from wear and tear of certain metal-on-metal hip prostheses. [ 3 ] Per the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), cobalt metal with tungsten carbide is " probably carcinogenic to humans " ( IARC Group 2A Agent ), whereas cobalt metal without tungsten carbide is " possibly carcinogenic to humans " ( IARC Group 2B ...

6. Thallium poisoning - Wikipedia

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   Acute symptoms of thallium exposure include, but are not limited to, stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. More serious neurological symptoms don't appear until days after the metal has been ingested. These include: tremors, headache, insomnia, seizures, ataxia, ascending peripheral neuropathies, coma, and possible death.

7. Heavy metals found in some dark chocolate, not 'cause for ...

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   A study published earlier this week found several dark chocolate products may be contaminated with heavy metals, setting off concerns about overexposure. For the analysis, published in the journal ...

8. Toxic encephalopathy - Wikipedia

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   Toxic encephalopathy is a neurologic disorder caused by exposure to neurotoxic organic solvents such as toluene, following exposure to heavy metals such as manganese, as a side effect of melarsoprol treatment for African trypanosomiasis, adverse effects to prescription drugs, or exposure to extreme concentrations of any natural toxin such as cyanotoxins found in shellfish or freshwater ...

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