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(T56.2) Toxic effect: chromium and its compounds
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31 270 in individuals diagnosis toxic effect: chromium and its compounds confirmed
Diagnosis toxic effect: chromium and its compounds is diagnosed Men are 70.57% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis toxic effect: chromium and its compounds
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis toxic effect: chromium and its compounds
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease toxic effect: chromium and its compounds - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-74
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 15-29, 35-44, 50-54, 85-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-14, 30-34, 45-49, 55-84
Disease Features toxic effect: chromium and its compounds
Absence or low individual and public risk
Toxic effect: chromium and its compounds - what does this mean
Chromium and its compounds can cause a toxic effect when inhaled or ingested. the toxic effect is due to the accumulation of chromium in the body, which can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, liver damage, and kidney damage. in extreme cases, it can lead to cancer or death.
What happens during the disease - toxic effect: chromium and its compounds
The toxic effect of chromium and its compounds is caused by their ability to bind to proteins and cause oxidative stress, leading to damage to the cell membrane, dna, and other vital cellular components. this damage can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including inflammation, organ damage, and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Order a complete blood count (CBC) and electrolyte panel.
- Order a liver function test.
- Order a urinalysis.
- Order a urine toxicology screen.
- Order a serum chromium level.
- Order a serum creatinine level.
- Order a serum iron level.
- Order a test to measure the amount of chromium in the urine.
- Order a test to measure the amount of chromium in the blood.
- Order a chest X-ray.
- Order a skin biopsy.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: Treat the toxic effects of Chromium and its compounds.
- Educate patients on the dangers of Chromium and its compounds.
- Monitor patients for signs of toxicity.
- Administer intravenous fluids to treat dehydration caused by Chromium and its compounds.
- Prescribe chelating agents to bind and eliminate Chromium and its compounds from the body.
- Provide nutritional support to help protect the body from the toxic effects of Chromium and its compounds.
- Prescribe medications to reduce nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain caused by Chromium and its compounds.
- Provide psychological support to help patients cope with the effects of Chromium and its compounds.
- Monitor patients for signs of anemia caused by Chromium and its compounds.
- Prescribe medications to help reduce inflammation caused by Chromium and its compounds.
- Monitor kidney and liver function to detect any damage caused by Chromium and its compounds.
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Toxic effect: chromium and its compounds - Prevention
The best way to prevent toxic effects from chromium and its compounds is to reduce exposure to them. this can be done by wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling them, as well as making sure to properly store and dispose of any products containing chromium and its compounds. additionally, it is important to ensure that any workplace that uses chromium and its compounds follows safety protocols and regulations.