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What is known for heavy metal poisoning?

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Cadmium is one thing that is poisonous.

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What is heavy metal poisoning?
Heavy metal poisoning is the toxic accumulation of heavy metals in the soft tissues of the body.
Can heavy metal poisoning be prevented?
Because exposure to heavy metals is often an occupational hazard, protective clothing and respirators should be provided and worn on the job.
What is the prognosis for heavy metal poisoning?
The chelation process can only halt further effects of the poisoning; it cannot reverse neurological damage already sustained.
How many sources of heavy metal poisoning are there?
old paint, leaded gasoline, old pipes mercury: contaminated fish, industrial and agricultural wastes cadmium: industrial waste, insecticides, old galvanized pipes arsenic: insecticides and industrial...
How is most heavy metal poisoning treated?
The treatment for most heavy metal poisoning is chelation therapy. A chelating agent specific to the metal involved is given either orally, intramuscularly, or intravenously.