Symptoms of Denture Cream Poisoning
Denture creams have been proven to have severely and dangerous side effects. This is caused by the high amount of zinc, a heavy metal that is found inside of the creams. Zinc poisoning can, in severe cases, lead to a serious condition called neuropathy. This affects the nerves, which can cause serious problems. The symptoms of this disorder are dangerous, frightening, and many.
The Departments of Neurology and Clinical Sciences at the University of Texas have found zinc poisoning in patients who use large amounts of denture cream. Zinc poisoning has been proven to have severe and dangerous side effects, and can lead to a serious condition called neuropathy.
A small amount of zinc is necessary for a balanced human diet. However, being exposed to more than 10 times the amount of recommended zinc can result in zinc poisoning. Zinc poisoning can be deadly if not caught and treated quickly.
For healthy adults, the daily recommended amount of zinc ranges between 12 and 15 milligrams. Most people are able to get the necessary amount of zinc naturally, through eating foods which have absorbed zinc. Dietary zinc appears in most multivitamins and also as a plain pill. Doctors are now learning that certain denture creams appear to have high levels of zinc, which can be absorbed through the mouth, possibly leading to zinc poisoning.
Zinc is considered a heavy metal, which means that it is dense and that relatively low concentrations of zinc in the body may lead to heavy metal poisoning. The symptoms of zinc poisoning are similar to other types of heavy metal poisoning. If left untreated, or if a high level of exposure continues, zinc poisoning can be deadly. Exposure to unhealthy levels of zinc should be limited for all ages.
Some symptoms include:
· Loss of feeling in the extremities, such as fingers, hands, toes, or feet
· Difficulty walking
· Fatigue
· Edema
· Hair loss
· Anorexia
· Diarrhea
· Lack of balance and general instability
· Sudden or long lasting pain
· Weakness in the muscles
· Skin sores
· Difficulty moving arms, legs, or hand
· Numbness
· slowed growth
· Dermatitis
· Paralysis
· Anemia
· Paleness
· Bone marrow failure
Zinc poisoning is Dangerous
Denture Cream poisoning, the dangerous condition that can arise from the use of denture creams, such as Super PoliGrip and Fixodent, is caused by ingesting abnormally high amounts of zinc, a heavy metal. As noted in numerous studies, denture creams contain high large quantities of zinc in every tube. With the frequent use of these creams, over time the user will ingest extremely large amounts of this metal which is very dangerous.
Zinc is present in a healthy person’s blood as it is necessary for proper bodily functions. However someone how uses denture creams may have much high amounts of it in their blood. Normal blood levels for zinc never go higher than 1.10 micrograms per a milliliter of blood. In many patients found to be using denture creams like Super PoliGrip and Fixodent have levels anywhere from 1.36 to 4.28 micrograms per a milliliter of blood.
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Everyday numerous victims are joining in the "DentureCream Lawsuit" . If you have used these products and show the symptoms, we suggest that you contact a Lawyer or Attorney familiar with this Lawsuit.
If you or someone you love suffers from neuropathy or other neurological symptoms that you believe were caused by these products, you have legal rights and should contact an Attorney or law firm to discuss possible legal action. Our Network of Malpractice and Class Action Lawyers and Attorney are reviewing cases right now. Contact a Lawyer today to see if you qualify to join this lawsuit. Please use this form which will be reviewed by an Attorney with experience in Malpractice and Class Action Law.
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Approximately 35 million Americans wear dentures, and may be effected by this Lawsuit concerning fixodent poisoning and poligrip poisoning . Similar legal actions can be filed against the firms who make allegedly dangerous medical devices.
Some of these legal actions, whether based on drugs, medical devices, or nutritional supplements, contend, not that the product was always dangerous, but that the advertising for the product was misleading. Another type of Legal class action filed by Lawyers that are becoming more common is one against a drug manufacturer claiming that the company has monopolized the drug so as to "fix" its price.
Another example of legal action is one against the provider of medical services. Many these Legal actions are filed for causing birth trauma to infants, or for other types of medical malpractice. Sometimes, such as in the case of legal actions against nursing homes, the alleged negligence may be by staff members other than doctors.
If you believe you have been wronged due to the use of Polident or Fixodent denture cream contact a Lawyer with expertise in that given area of law such as medical malpractice or product liability.
