heavy metal poisoning
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0023305
Heavy metal poisoning refers to when excessive exposure to a heavy metal affects the normal function of the body. Examples of heavy metals that can cause toxicity include lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and chromium. Exposure may occur through the diet, from medications, from the environment, or in the course of work or play. Heavy metals can enter the body through the skin, or by inhalation or ingestion. Toxicity can result from sudden, severe exposure, or from chronic exposure over time. Symptoms can vary depending on the metal involved, the amount absorbed, and the age of the person exposed. For example, young children are more susceptible to the effects of lead exposure because they absorb more compared with adults and their brains are still developing. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain are common symptoms of acute metal ingestion. Chronic exposure may cause various symptoms resulting from damage to body organs, and may increase the risk of cancer. Treatment depends on the circumstances of the exposure. [ GARD:0006577 ]
Term info
- MESH:D000075322 (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1967-3726)
- EFO:1001518 (MONDO:equivalentTo)
- GARD:0006577 (MONDO:equivalentTo)
- ICD9:985.8 (MONDO:relatedTo)
- SCTID:85866007 (MONDO:equivalentTo)
gard_rare
Heavy metal poisoning refers to when excessive exposure to a heavy metal affects the normal function of the body. Examples of heavy metals that can cause toxicity include lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and chromium. Exposure may occur through the diet, from medications, from the environment, or in the course of work or play. Heavy metals can enter the body through the skin, or by inhalation or ingestion. Toxicity can result from sudden, severe exposure, or from chronic exposure over time. Symptoms can vary depending on the metal involved, the amount absorbed, and the age of the person exposed. For example, young children are more susceptible to the effects of lead exposure because they absorb more compared with adults and their brains are still developing. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain are common symptoms of acute metal ingestion. Chronic exposure may cause various symptoms resulting from damage to body organs, and may increase the risk of cancer. Treatment depends on the circumstances of the exposure.
http://identifiers.org/mesh/D000075322, http://identifiers.org/snomedct/85866007
toxic effect of heavy metal, heavy metal poisoning
heavy metal toxicosis, heavy metal toxicity, chronic heavy metal poisoning
MONDO:0023305
https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6577/heavy-metal-poisoning