I suspect aluminum poisoning due to the use of etiaxyl antiperspirant, which contains aluminum chloride, alcohol and PEG-12 Dimethicone. What tests should I do to confirm or rule out this state of affairs?
Hello, The toxicity of aluminum is not fully documented and, until recently, aluminum was considered harmless to he alth. This position was expressed, inter alia, by the use of aluminum, which is part of numerous antacids in the stomach in the treatment of hyperacidity. However, recently it is believed that the excessive accumulation of aluminum in the body may have a negative effect on he alth and may manifest itself in such disorders as dizziness, memory and balance disorders. Some scientists believe that an excessive concentration of aluminum may occur in Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. The average human dose of aluminum ingested with food is approximately 45 mg per day, with variations from 2 mg to 45 mg, the maximum allowable dose is 60 mg. Aluminum is quickly excreted from the he althy body. An excess of aluminum may arise when the kidneys are damaged and their secretory function is weakened, and symptoms such as constipation, sweating, nausea and weakness may appear. The likelihood of a systemic excess of aluminum from using deodorant seems to me to be negligible. If you suspect an adverse effect of this preparation, first of all, you should give up its further use and contact your family doctor, who will assess whether the symptoms you observe can be associated with the deodorant or are an expression of a different condition. Best regards, Dr. Krystyna Knypl, MD, PhD
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Krystyna KnyplInternist, hypertensiologist, editor-in-chief of "Gazeta dla Lekarzy".
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