Poisoning that results from chronic or acute ingestion, injection, inhalation, or skin absorption of HEAVY METALS. Acute and chronic exposures can cause ANEMIA; KIDNEY and LIVER damage; PULMONARY EDEMA; MEMORY LOSS and behavioral changes; bone deformities in children; and MISCARRIAGE or PREMATURE LABOR in pregnant women. (MESH)
Lead Poisoning +
Manganese Poisoning
Mercury Poisoning +
Mycotoxicosis +
Organophosphate Poisoning
Plant Poisoning +
substance-induced psychosis +
toxic encephalopathy +
Water Intoxication
Synonyms
Exact Synonyms:
chronic heavy metal poisoning
;
heavy metal poisoning