The full importance of environmental antimony has still to be determined, and evidence of specific effects has not yet been presented. [pubs.rsc.org]

Calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium must be present for normal body functions. Cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc are needed. [books.google.com]

Antimony is a naturally occurring metal typically found in ore deposits. [ 1 ] Antimony is widely used in industry and present in all kinds of everyday items. [globalhealingcenter.com]

One that the Greenpeace study detected was antimony trioxide, present in all fabrics that have polyester as a component. [montrealgazette.com]

The results of the oxygen consumption rates for the control and exposed juvenile M. nipponense were presented in Table 2. [file.scirp.org]

• Fever

  He had also suffered from rheumatic fever since childhood, a condition that may have led to his demise at a young age. [montrealgazette.com]

  […] injection site, GI disturbance, vomiting If resistence to Pentavalent Antimonials: Amphotericin B (polyene macrolide antibiotics) 1 mg/kg every other day for up to 20 days IV extreme toxicity: generalized pain, convulsions, anaphylaxis, flushing chills, fever [web.stanford.edu]

• Pallor

  Pallor, diarrhea, and green tongue are early signs of excess vanadium and have been reported in human subjects consuming about 20 mg V/day (Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease, 8th edition, eds. Shils, M., Olson, J., and Mosha, S., 1994). [drkaslow.com]

• Vomiting

  It is characterized by vomiting, diaphoresis, diarrhea, and a metallic taste in the mouth. Irritation of the skin or mucous membranes may result from external exposure. Severe poisoning resembles arsenic poisoning. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

  Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit. 輸送方法 UN1549 Antimony compounds, inorganic, solid, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required. [chemicalbook.com]

  Breathing high levels for a long time can irritate the eyes and lungs and can cause heart and lung problems, stomach pain and ulcers, diarrhea, and vomiting. Ingesting large doses of antimony can also cause vomiting. [medicinenet.com]

  Inhalation of air containing eye and lung irritation, heart and lung damage, stomach pains, diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach ulcers. [apps.sepa.org.uk]

  Toxicity can also result from repeated exposure to antimony in medications, such as tartar emetic (antimony and potassium tartrate), used to induce vomiting and in treatment of helminthic and fungal infestations. [britannica.com]

• Nausea

  (Glucantime), Pentavalent Antimonial 20 mg/kg/day for 10 days, IM or IV Standard pentavalent antimony compounds show cure rates as high as 90 – 100% in areas not plagued by resistance Sb compounds exhibit a high level of toxicity: frequent fatigue, nausea [web.stanford.edu]

  Associated Conditions Conditions associated with exposure to antimony include: [2] Pulmonary Edema Pneumoconiosis Chronic Bronchitis COPD Spontaneous abortion Menstrual Irregularities Symptoms Common symptoms of antimony toxicity include: [1] Epistaxis Nausea [ndhealthfacts.org]

  […] here are some of the more common symptoms: Raised blood cholesterol (LDL) Gallstones Heart disease Cardiovascular disease Increased lipoprotein A Arterial blockage Diabetes Anxiety, shakiness or nervousness Fatigue Weakness Syndrome X Increased hunger Nausea [naturalhealthgroup.com.au]

  If swallowed will cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting or loss of consciousness. 火災危険 Not flammable. 接触アレルゲン This hard shiny metal is often alloyed to other elements. [chemicalbook.com]

  Early signs of Antimony excess include: fatigue, muscle weakness, myopathy, nausea, low back pain, headache, and metallic taste. Later symptoms include hemolytic anemia, myoglobinuria, hematuria and renal failure. [drkaslow.com]

• Abdominal Pain

  Edema Pneumoconiosis Chronic Bronchitis COPD Spontaneous abortion Menstrual Irregularities Symptoms Common symptoms of antimony toxicity include: [1] Epistaxis Nausea and Vomiting Pulmonary Edema Diarrhea Abdominal Pain Sources Food and Water Bottled [ndhealthfacts.org]

  Lead poisoning can present with abdominal pain, headache, anemia, peripheral neuropathy and irritability. In severe cases, it can cause seizure, coma and death. Lead is very common in the environment. [house.wikia.com]

• Jaundice

  Copper Toxicity can cause vomiting, hematemesis, hypotension, melena, glaucoma, cataracts, jaundice, eye disorders, and gastrointestinal distress. [house.wikia.com]

• Eye Irritation

  Kevlor (Aramid) Fire resistant material used in popular brand mattresses PTFE/Teflon fabric Effects of Exposure: EYE: FIBER FLY & DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: CONTINUAL RUBBING OF FIBERS & FIBER PIECES ON THE SKIN MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. [organicsleepshop.com]

• Sweating

  Symptoms include an acrid metallic taste, cardiac failure, sweating, and vomiting about 30 min after ingestion. In large doses it causes irritation of the lining of the alimentary tract, resembling arsenic poisoning. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

  Chromium deficiency – Excessive or cold sweats, dizziness or irritability after six hours without food, need for frequent meals, cold hands, need for excessive sleep or drowsiness during the day, excessive thirst, addiction to sweet foods can all be indications [naturalhealthgroup.com.au]

  Antimony trioxide causes a severe skin rash with pustules around the sweat and sebaceous glands known as "antimony spots" (Sittig, 1991; U.S. EPA, 1994a). [peopleforcleanbeds.org]

  There will be vomiting, sweating, diarrhea, and an acrid, metallic taste in the mouth. External exposure can cause skin irritation. Severe antimony poisoning has symptoms similar to arsenic poisoning. [annerallensbooks.blogspot.com]

  In addition, the element tends to accumulate in the human body as it is not excreted in sweat, feces or urine. It is generally found in individuals who work in industry as it is used in certain types of solder and in plating operations. [house.wikia.com]

• Headache

  Symptoms of elevated Al may include fatigue, headache and signs of phosphate depletion. However, low level Al exposures may not provoke any immediate symptoms. [drkaslow.com]

  With my hypothyroid treatment staying optimized, I still began to develop worsening symptoms of muscle weakness, headach and neurological types symptoms. [medhelp.org]

  Vitamin B3 deficiency – Lack of energy, diarrhea, insomnia, headaches or migraines, poor memory, anxiety or tension, depression, irritability, bleeding or tender gums, acne, eczema/dermatitis can all be indications of antimony toxicity. [naturalhealthgroup.com.au]

  However, if you come into contact with actual antimony dust, you can experience symptoms like depression, dizziness, headaches, vomiting, kidney damage, or liver damage. [globalhealingcenter.com]

  Lead poisoning can present with abdominal pain, headache, anemia, peripheral neuropathy and irritability. In severe cases, it can cause seizure, coma and death. Lead is very common in the environment. [house.wikia.com]

What are the obstacles to delivering effective treatments? The standard treatments, as outlined above, make effective treatment delivery exceedingly difficult. First of all, treatment is difficult to administer. [web.stanford.edu]

Treatment is the same as for arsenic and other heavy metal poisoning—gastric lavage if it has been ingested recently, then treatment with chelating agents that will bind with the metal so the body will eliminate it naturally. [annerallensbooks.blogspot.com]

I am a hypothyroid patient but my treatment levels are optimal (low TSH and FT-4 & FT-3 both at between mid-range and high-normal). [medhelp.org]

Symptomatic and supportive treatment is most commonly used in antimony toxicity. [ndhealthfacts.org]

Toxicity can also result from repeated exposure to antimony in medications, such as tartar emetic (antimony and potassium tartrate), used to induce vomiting and in treatment of helminthic and fungal infestations. [britannica.com]

[…] and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10data.com]

NRC made assessments to determine whether causal relationships existed between the dose of each chemical and each adverse health effect by reviewing human (epidemiological studies, clinical observations, and case reports) and laboratory animal data on [sfpe.org]

However, it is often found in clusters as from an epidemiological standpoint, the two most likely reasons for heavy metal toxicity are environmental contamination and occupational exposure. [house.wikia.com]

AND MANAGEMENT Health Risks of Underground Construction Work Bohuslav Mdlek 93 8 MAJOR SECTORS AND THEIR HAZARDS TOOLS EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS Elevators Escalators and Hoists J Staal and John Quackenbush 93 40 Prevention of Occupational Dermatosis among [books.google.com]

Antimony oxide is added to textiles and plastics to prevent them from catching fire and is also used in paints (especially enamels), ceramics, and fireworks. Antimony is released into the environment from natural sources and industry. [medicinenet.com]

Releases of Antimony are controlled through the UK Pollution, Prevention and Control (PPC) Regulations. [apps.sepa.org.uk]

If the aqua regia is to be stored for long periods it is advisable to dilute it with one volume of H2O which will prevent it from releasing chlorine and other chloro and nitrous compounds which are objectionable and toxic. [chemicalbook.com]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Pseudo-outbreak of antimony toxicity in firefighters - Florida, 2009. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2009 Nov 27;58(46):1300-2. Sundar S, Chakravarty J. Antimony toxicity. [globalhealingcenter.com]