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<h1>Could You Have Heavy Metal Toxicity?</h1> According to chemists heavy metals are those that have an atomic weight five times bigger than that of water. Your doctor would use the phrase a little more generally and defines heavy metals as those that are poisonous to humans. Heavy metals are pervasive in the environment. Decades of leaded gasoline, fertilizers and pollution have left high levels of toxic metals in our air, top soil, and drinking water.nnMany of these metals are found in the body in tiny amounts. They're required for regular biological function, none the less when protracted or acute exposure occurs toxic levels can develop. The older we are the more chances we've had to be exposed to these elements and the greater our toxicity levels. Age also slows down our body's natural cleansing methods resulting in toxicity.nnWe should all try to some extent to lessen our exposure to heavy metals, but it is impossible to stay away from them completely. The most common types of heavy metal poisoning occur from exposure to mercury, lead, arsenic, cadmium, and aluminum. For adults exposure is often an occupational hazard. Jobs in agriculture, woodworking, and battery manufacture are all at high risk of heavy metal exposure. Youngsters, on the other hand, usually encounter toxins at home by ingesting lead paint dust or lead paint.nnSymptoms of poisoning are often unspecific and are likely to worsen as time goes by. They so closely resemble the signs of other common chronic diseases that doctors don't test for heavy metal toxicity. The most certain indication of this type of poisoning is a record of exposure in the past, but without this your physician might spend precious time testing for the wrong sickness. Symptoms of heavy metal poisoning will include neurological symptoms like memory loss, brain fog, or lack of coordination. Often behavioral changes are evident. A patient may be depressed, aggressive, or irritable. The immune system will be impaired causing a greater susceptibility to colds or viruses and in extreme cases an autoimmune disorder may be triggered. Finally, there could be higher incidences of allergies, particularly food allergies, and gastrointestinal problems. If you are stricken with some cluster of these symptoms with no known cause you might want a heavy metal toxicity test.nnHeavy metal toxicity when left untreated can lead to other debilitating illnesses such as cirrhosis, diabetes, or fibromyalgia. It's advisable to avoid exposure whenever possible. Often the only treatment necessary is to find the source and get it out of your lifennnnn -- <b>About the Author</b> If you'd like to learn more about heavy metal poisoning visit <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Heavy-Metal-Poisoing">Heavy Metal Poisoning</a>n
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