• Clinical effects of arsenic toxicity depend on the chronicity of exposure (eg, acute, chronic) and the chemical form involved, which may be inorganic arsenic (pentavalent arsenic and trivalent arsenic), organic arsenicals, or arsine gas. (medscape.com)
  • Chronic inorganic arsenic poisoning is also associated with a number of chronic medical conditions (hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral vascular disease) as well as lung, bladder, and hepatic malignancies. (medscape.com)
  • Chelation therapy may be necessary in patients with inorganic arsenic poisoning. (medscape.com)
  • Interestingly, inorganic arsenic is found to be more potent than the organic form and trivalent compounds are found to be more toxic than pentavalent ones [ 10 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Long-term ingestion of inorganic arsenic can cause several adverse effects on our health. (homeinspection.pro)
  • These arsenic test kits are designed based on simple chemistry in which inorganic arsenic compounds present in the water are converted to arsine gas due to the reaction between the acidified water sample and zinc powder. (homeinspection.pro)
  • The greatest threat to public health from arsenic comes from drinking water, typically through consumption over long periods of water containing low concentrations of inorganic arsenic. (who.int)
  • Exposure to inorganic arsenic through the food chain is limited, although absorption by crops irrigated with water highly contaminated with arsenic warrants further research. (who.int)
  • It is associated with a bunch of cancers like lung, skin, and bladder. (newsinnutrition.com)
  • It may also contribute to cancers of the lungs and bladder. (homeinspection.pro)
  • Such exposure is associated with several chronic effects, including skin problems such as melansosis, keratosis and cancer, cancers of the bladder, kidney and lung, diseases of the blood vessels of the legs and feet, and possibly also diabetes, high blood pressure, reproductive disorders and impairment of children's intellectual development. (who.int)
  • Standard risk assessment paradigms show that arsenic regulations for drinking water should target a maximum concentration of nearly zero to prevent excessive lung and bladder cancer risks (among others). (biomedcentral.com)
  • In addition to skin cancer, long-term exposure may also cause cancers of the bladder and lungs. (sportschironm.com)
  • The effect of chronic oral exposure to arsenic at the dose of 4 microg/ml for 28 days was evaluated on adult female albino rats. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Acute exposure to arsenic compounds can cause nausea, anorexia, throat. (directcurrentmusic.com)
  • The exposure to arsenic from rice consumption can easily be equivalent to or greater than drinking water exposure that already exceeds standard risks and is based on feasibility and cost-benefit compromises. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Exposure to arsenic may be associated with immune-related problems. (ijbs.com)
  • These results indicated that exposure to arsenic is associated with immune-related problems. (ijbs.com)
  • Most of the time, arsenic, uranium, & volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the main culprit behind this water contamination. (homeinspection.pro)
  • This is why the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has categorized arsenic and its compounds as carcinogenic. (homeinspection.pro)
  • Arsenic compounds are also readily deposited in the hair and nails. (directcurrentmusic.com)
  • Garlic-like breath, malaise, and fatigue have also been seen while contact rheumatism, skin lesions, and skin irritation, are seen in individuals who come into direct tactile contact with arsenic compounds. (directcurrentmusic.com)
  • Several arsenic compounds have been classified by the US Environmental Protection Agency as a Class A - Human Carcinogen (ARC 1987). (directcurrentmusic.com)
  • 1 See for example, Gomez-Caminero A. Arsenic and arsenic compounds . (who.int)
  • The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified arsenic and its compounds as carcinogenic to humans, and has also stated that contaminated drinking-water is carcinogenic to humans. (sportschironm.com)
  • Treatment of acute arsenic toxicity is supportive. (medscape.com)
  • The toxicity of arsenic is well known: given its prominence in fiction and historical poisonings, it may be the most recognized toxic element in the periodic table. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, whether the arsenic in water and food originates from anthropogenic contamination or geochemical processes makes no difference to its toxicity. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The chemical speciation of arsenic influences its toxicity and many organic forms of arsenic are presumed to have lower toxicity, such as in certain types of seafood, but most of the arsenic found in drinking water and rice is inorganic-the most toxic form. (biomedcentral.com)
  • No treatment of proven benefit is currently available to treat chronic arsenic toxicity. (sportschironm.com)
  • This report evaluates the effect and mode of action of chronic oral arsenic exposure on the uterine physiology of mature female albino rats. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Cold air is often dry and aggravates breathing and lung function problems especially for chronic patients with lung diseases like asthma, COPD or bronchitis. (org.in)
  • Long-term exposure, mainly through drinking-water and food, can lead to chronic arsenic poisoning. (sportschironm.com)
  • Research indicates that second hand smoke, a toxic smoke, contains in excess of fifty different known substances including benzene, benzo(a)pyrene, chromium and more which are known to cause cancer. (smokefreeengland.co.uk)
  • You're exposed to chemicals such as benzene and formaldehyde that have been linked to a range of different cancers, such as leukemia and kidney cancer. (nicorette.com.sg)
  • Archaeological data indicate that humans today possess levels of skeletal lead and cadmium many times higher than those found in ancient humans. (cdc.gov)
  • The inside of a cigarette contains tobacco and chemicals like arsenic and cadmium, and when it's burning it produces carbon monoxide. (sharecare.com)
  • Other heavy metals such as mercury, lead, arsenic, and cadmium have no known benefits, and their accumulation over time can cause serious Illness and even premature death. (directcurrentmusic.com)
  • Analysis of various market preparations of Gutka and Pan Masalas available in the Indian market have shown very high levels of heavy metals like Lead, Cadmium, Chromium, Arsenic, Copper and Nickel. (org.in)
  • A resurgence of interest in arsenic as a medicinal agent for the treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemias, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, and assorted resistant solid tumors may potentially contribute to increases in arsenic exposure. (medscape.com)
  • See Clues on the Skin: Acute Poisonings , a Critical Images slideshow, to help diagnose patients based on their dermatologic presentations. (medscape.com)
  • The immediate symptoms of acute poisoning include vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. (sportschironm.com)
  • The unavailability of a test that is simple, applicable in the field and low cost continues to be a significant limit to better understanding of the extent and severity of arsenic contamination of drinking-water and the development of the potential of community-based water- quality testing. (who.int)
  • In a national study of groundwater quality, the USGS found contamination of nearly half of the wells sampled in parts of aquifers used for drinking-water supply at a concentration of 1 µg/L or greater. (sportschironm.com)
  • Arsenic poisoning (arsenicosis) manifests itself typically over a period of 5 to 20 years. (who.int)
  • Continual absorption of chemical impurities can cause organ damage and increase the risk of cancer . (waterdefense.org)
  • Absorption of arsenic through the skin is minimal and thus, for example, washing hands or clothes and bathing in water containing arsenic or working in paddy fields with arsenic-contaminated waters do not pose risks to human health. (who.int)
  • Beyond cancer and cardiovascular diseases, smoking can have many other scary effects on your body and overall health. (sharecare.com)
  • Overview of Environmental Lung Diseases Environmental lung diseases are caused by harmful particles, mists, vapors, or gases that are inhaled, usually while people work. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Some of these chemicals are also found in wood varnish, the insecticide DDT, rat poison, and nail polish remover. (premierdiagnostic.com)
  • Exposure to specific forms of metal, especially in the workplace, where workers may be exposed to high concentrations for many hours per day, has been linked to cancers of the lung, skin, and other organs. (cdc.gov)
  • Arsenic enters aquifers through the dissolution of minerals and ores, resulting in high concentrations in groundwater in some areas. (who.int)
  • Drinking-water from surface sources does not normally contain high concentrations of arsenic, unless those supplies come from arsenic-contaminated irrigation groundwater. (who.int)
  • Food safety regulations must be put in place to prevent higher concentrations of arsenic in various drinks than those allowed in drinking water. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Arsenic concentrations in rice should be regulated so as to roughly equate the risks and exposure levels observed from drinking water. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The higher concentrations of arsenic in fruit juices are presumed to arise from the arsenic remaining in the soils of orchards where the As-pesticides were spread. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Such gases can cause inflammation of the small airways (bronchiolitis) or lead to fluid accumulation in the lungs (pulmonary edema). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Tobacco, smoking, and cancer risk: research shows that people who use both alcohol and tobacco have much greater risks of developing cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx (throat), larynx, and esophagus than people who use either alcohol or tobacco alone. (premierdiagnostic.com)
  • Natural chemical pollutants include nitrogen, arsenic, and toxins produced by bacteria. (waterdefense.org)
  • The following paragraphs discuss three of the most common and dangerous heavy metal toxins: Arsenic The use of this toxic element in numerous industrial processes has resulted in its presence in many biological and ecological systems. (directcurrentmusic.com)
  • Arsenic, a major pollutant of water as well as soil, is a known endocrine disruptor, and shows adverse effects on the female reproductive physiology. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Other inhaled gases may cause a general body poisoning (including breathing difficulty) because they are poisonous to the body's cells (such as cyanide) or because they displace oxygen in the blood and therefore limit the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues (such as methane or carbon monoxide). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Although short-term exposure can result in short-term effects, like vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain, long-term exposure can cause cancer. (homeinspection.pro)
  • The immediate or short-term effects of arsenic poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain. (homeinspection.pro)
  • Many types of gases-such as chlorine, phosgene, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen dioxide, and ammonia-may suddenly be released during industrial accidents and may severely irritate the lungs. (msdmanuals.com)
  • People can be exposed to this toxic element in various ways, but contaminated groundwater is the greatest source of arsenic exposure to humans. (homeinspection.pro)
  • Uranium can be found in groundwater and surface water because of its natural occurrences, and it can be present in certain rocks and soils, especially granites. (homeinspection.pro)
  • Just like arsenic, some elements from rocks called radionuclides erode through rivers over time, polluting groundwater sources. (waterdefense.org)
  • It is my personal experience that the zapper has worked exceptionally well in killing my own skin cancer which had spread as a result of the biopsy. (paradevices.com)
  • Cancers of the skin, liver, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract are well documented in regards to arsenic exposure. (directcurrentmusic.com)
  • In 1983, the first cases of arsenic-induced skin lesions in India were identified in patients from West Bengal, but by 1987 several cases had been identified in patients from neighbouring Bangladesh. (who.int)
  • Skin lesions and skin cancer are the most characteristic effects. (sportschironm.com)
  • These occur after a minimum exposure of approximately five years and may be a precursor to skin cancer. (sportschironm.com)
  • The assessment of arsenic-exposed village population reveals that the villagers were suffering from serious health-related problems such as skin manifestations (hyperkeratosis and melanosis in their palm and soles), breathlessness, general body weakness, mental disorders, diabetes, hypertension (raised blood pressure), hormonal imbalance, neurological disorders, and few cancer cases. (bvsalud.org)
  • Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a nonmelanocytic skin cancer (ie, an epithelial tumor) that arises from basal cells (ie, small, round cells found in the lower layer of the epidermis). (medscape.com)
  • Over 4000 different chemicals are found in tobacco smoke, many of which are considered harmful to health. (smokefreeengland.co.uk)
  • In fact, cigarette smoke contains over 7000 chemicals* and at least 69 of them cause cancer. (nicorette.com.sg)
  • Tar is deposited in your lungs and contains chemicals called carcinogens, which encourage the development of cancer cells in your body. (nicorette.com.sg)
  • Out of those 7,000 chemicals, 70 of them are known to cause cancer, and that's a fact everyone should be aware of," says Dr. Farah H. Akhdar, DO, a family practitioner from Redford, Michigan. (sharecare.com)
  • New research from the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) found that household dust contains a cocktail of hazardous chemicals that can cause a variety of health problems including cancer and infertility. (naturalnews.com)
  • Inhalation of some gases and chemicals may also trigger an allergic response that leads to inflammation and, in some cases, scarring in and around the tiny air sacs (alveoli) and bronchioles of the lung. (msdmanuals.com)
  • For example, various forms of the metalloid arsenic have been used for centuries as a poison. (cdc.gov)
  • The metalloid of greatest interest to cancer research is arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • These are just two of the serious illnesses which may be caused by second hand smoke, others including COPD and a number of other cancers. (smokefreeengland.co.uk)
  • COPD damages the lungs, causing shortness of breath and a cough that gets worse over time. (sharecare.com)
  • Smoking cigars, pipes and light or low-tar cigarettes have all been linked to lung cancer. (sharecare.com)
  • The ashes, tar, gases, and other poisons - such as arsenic - in cigarettes harm your body over time. (premierdiagnostic.com)
  • Statistics show that a non-smoker being exposed to second hand smoke significantly increases the risk of them having lung cancer and heart disease. (smokefreeengland.co.uk)
  • Arsenic is a trace element that occurs naturally in rocks and is present in soils and water. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Arsenic occurs naturally in a variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains and fish. (sportschironm.com)
  • The proper functioning of the liver is essential to beating cancer. (paradevices.com)
  • As some affects of arsenic exposure are irreversible, the core public health measure is prevention of human exposure. (who.int)
  • Cold weather greatly affects our Lung Health . (org.in)
  • Family history of cancer, exposure to X-rays, smoking and use of hair dyes were not risk factors for lymphoproliferative disorders in univariate analysis. (who.int)
  • Particles more than the 10 µg are not breathable and hence are very harmful to our lungs and other external organs of the body. (org.in)
  • Individual susceptibility to arsenic poisoning also differs significantly, depending on age, nutritional status, social conditions and other poorly understood factors. (who.int)
  • Arsenic is a commonly occurring element in water, and it is highly toxic when it appears in an inorganic form. (homeinspection.pro)
  • Arsenic is a highly toxic element that has been used historically for purposes of suicide and homicide. (directcurrentmusic.com)
  • However, the exact molecular events leading to reproductive dysfunctions as a result of arsenic exposure are yet to be ascertained. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Downregulation of the estrogen receptor and estrogen-responsive genes in response to arsenic indicates a mechanism of suppression of female reproductive functions by an environmental toxicant that is contra-mechanistic to that of estrogen. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Smoking not only causes cancer and heart and lung disease, but it's associated with stress, reproductive problems and more. (sharecare.com)
  • This shortness of life stems from increased risk of cancer and other health problems caused by parasites. (paradevices.com)
  • Zinc is an essential trace element commonly found in red meat, poultry, and fish. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Sometimes, patients exposed to arsenic have a garlic odor to their breath and tissue fluids. (medscape.com)
  • Special emphasis will be given to the free-radical and molecular mechanisms by which metals may induce or promote cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • Please note that while we do not sell zappers for use on humans since Feb. 8, 2006, and while the overall number of responses were small, according to our users suvey, 60 percent of users who have cancer report noticable positive benefits from using ParaZapper. (paradevices.com)
  • WHO (The World Health Organisation) has classed second hand tobacco smoke as being something which may cause cancer. (smokefreeengland.co.uk)
  • Are you curious why the cancer risks of tobacco and smoking are so high? (premierdiagnostic.com)
  • Interaction between tobacco and alcohol use and the risk of head and neck cancer: pooled analysis in the International Head and Neck Cancer Epidemiology Consortium. (premierdiagnostic.com)
  • Factors that severely limit the ability to determine the extent of the consequences of drinking arsenic-contaminated water include the delayed onset of illness, a lack until recently of common definitions, limited local awareness and poor reporting. (who.int)
  • Given that some children drink up to half a litre of fruit juice per day [ 3 ] and that lactose-intolerant people may consume significant amounts of rice milk drinks, the resulting dose of arsenic would be higher than the level considered safe. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The optimized conditions for achieving maximum removal (88.1%) were found to be at pH 8, MnO2/PCBC dose 0.44 g/L, initial OTC concentration 200 mg/L, and temperature 303 K. The adsorption process follows Langmuir (R2=0.95) and Freundlich (R2=0.95) isotherms and pseudo-second-order (R2=0.99) adsorption kinetics. (bvsalud.org)
  • For example, exposure to chromium (VI) increases cancer risk, whereas chromium (III) exposure does not. (cdc.gov)
  • Second hand smoke has the same risk / health rating as radon, asbestos, arsenic and more. (smokefreeengland.co.uk)
  • People residing in the areas closer to high traffic areas/ dense industrial regions / living in conditions where they inhale smell of paints/ lead or mercury are at greater risk of damaging their lungs. (org.in)
  • In the Guizhou province of China, arsenic poisoning caused by the burning of coal in unventilated indoor stoves is a common means of exposure, and more than 200,000 villagers are at risk for such exposures [ 2 ]. (ijbs.com)
  • PURPOSE: Gallbladder cancers (GBC), unique to certain geographical regions, are lethal digestive tract cancers, disproportionately affecting women, with limited information on risk factors. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this article, we will address the basics arsenic, uranium, & VOCs in water and how you can get rid of them. (homeinspection.pro)
  • With no regulations on government standards on arsenic in animals feeds, fertilizer, or rice, you end up getting the short end of it. (newsinnutrition.com)
  • Only in the past three decades have the tools been available to analyze the molecular and cellular effects of metals on cancer, and only very recently has it been possible to examine the role of free radicals in normal and disease states. (cdc.gov)
  • But the long-term effects of arsenic poisoning are always proven as a greater health concern for us. (homeinspection.pro)
  • arsenic trioxide decreases effects of sipuleucel-T by pharmacodynamic antagonism. (medscape.com)
  • Pneumonia is the most common disease of the lungs caused by many possible germs like bacteria, fungi, viruses etc. (org.in)
  • How could our mouths be full of mercury in our fillings, and arsenic still edge out mercury as the most common heavy metal poisoning? (newsinnutrition.com)
  • After testing underground water in Jixi's Liumao Village in Heilongjiang Province, researches found mercury levels nine times the national standard, reported China Central Television. (naturalnews.com)
  • 10/4/2016 - An ICP-MS analysis of Plato brand dog treats in my laboratory, CWC Labs, found alarmingly high levels of toxic mercury in salmon flavored products. (naturalnews.com)
  • No mercury was found in 29. (naturalnews.com)
  • These parasites may range from bacteria and protozoa to molds and fungi to larger organisms such as worms.This is well documented by the National Cancer Institute and there are several references below on this page. (paradevices.com)
  • Histological evaluation revealed degeneration of luminal epithelial cells and endometrial glands in response to arsenic treatment, along with reduction in thickness of the longitudinal muscle layer. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Together, the results indicate that arsenic disrupted the circulating levels of gonadotropins and estradiol, led to degeneration of luminal epithelial, stromal and myometrial cells of the rat uterus and downregulated the downstream components of the estrogen signaling pathway. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 11/17/2016 - As universities across the country hold cry-ins, counseling sessions, and post-election therapy events for narcissistic, cry-baby college students, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has quietly approved Monsanto's new drift-prone herbicide, which will further poison, emasculate, and weaken the. (naturalnews.com)
  • Since development and functional maintenance of the uterus is under the influence of estradiol, arsenic-induced structural degeneration may be attributed to the reduction in circulating estradiol levels. (biomedcentral.com)
  • There was a positive correlation between the levels of Th17 cells and IL-17A and the levels of arsenic in hair. (ijbs.com)