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(T56.6) Toxic effect: tin and its compounds
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31 270 in individuals diagnosis toxic effect: tin and its compounds confirmed
Diagnosis toxic effect: tin and its compounds is diagnosed Men are 70.57% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis toxic effect: tin and its compounds
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis toxic effect: tin and its compounds
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease toxic effect: tin 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: tin and its compounds
Absence or low individual and public risk
Toxic effect: tin and its compounds - what does this mean
Tin and its compounds can cause toxic effects when ingested or inhaled. this is due to the fact that tin and its compounds can enter the body and cause damage to cells, tissues, and organs. in severe cases, tin poisoning can lead to death.
What happens during the disease - toxic effect: tin and its compounds
Tin and its compounds can cause toxic effects due to their ability to disrupt the normal functioning of enzymes and proteins. this disruption occurs due to tin's ability to bind to sulfhydryl groups on proteins, which can lead to changes in the structure and function of the proteins. these changes can cause a variety of effects, including the inhibition of enzyme activity, changes in gene expression, and cell death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Perform a physical examination to check for signs of tin toxicity, such as skin discoloration, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
- Order laboratory tests to measure the levels of tin and its compounds in the patient's blood and urine.
- Order imaging tests, such as X-rays or CT scans, to check for any signs of organ damage.
- Conduct a liver function test to check for any abnormalities.
- Perform a neurological exam to check for any neurological symptoms, such as confusion, difficulty speaking, and impaired coordination.
- Order an electrocardiogram (ECG) to check for any changes in the electrical activity of the heart.
- Conduct a skin test, such as a skin biopsy, to check for any signs of skin damage due to tin exposure.
- Refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the toxic effects of tin and its compounds.
- Avoid exposure to tin and its compounds.
- Administer chelating agents to bind and remove tin and its compounds from the body.
- Administer antioxidants to neutralize the toxic effects of tin and its compounds.
- Administer anti-inflammatory medications to reduce inflammation caused by tin and its compounds.
- Administer vitamins and minerals to support the body's natural detoxification processes.
- Administer fluids to help flush out tin and its compounds from the body.
- Administer medications to reduce nausea and vomiting caused by tin and its compounds.
- Administer medications to reduce pain caused by tin and its compounds.
- Administer medications to reduce fever caused by tin and its compounds.
- Administer medications to reduce any other symptoms caused by tin and its compounds.
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Toxic effect: tin and its compounds - Prevention
The best way to prevent the toxic effects of tin and its compounds is to limit exposure to the compounds, avoid contact with contaminated surfaces, and wear protective clothing and equipment when working with these compounds. additionally, it is important to ensure that any food and water sources are free from contamination.