Do I Have Too Much Aluminum In My Body?

Are you exposed to aluminum dust in the workplace?

Do you live in an environment with a high concentration of aluminum (e.g. near a hazardous waste disposal site)

Do you feel confused or have memory problems?

Are you nervous, emotionally unstable or have trouble sleeping?

Do you have headaches?

Do you have muscle weakness?

Do you have bone pain?

Do you have bone deformities?

Do you have frequent bone fractures?

Do you have seizures?

Do you have speech problems?

As far as you know, do you have anemia?

Do you cough or have lung problems?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have too much aluminum in your body. Aluminum is a metal that is widely distributed in soil, water and air. It can be also found in consumer products like antacids, buffered aspirin, food additives as in cosmetic products. Aluminum can be found in very small amounts in unprocessed foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables and meat, while aluminum compounds can be added during food processing. On average, an adult American consumes about 7 mg of aluminum a day through food. Exposure to small amounts of aluminum is usually not harmful. However, high aluminum levels can cause health problems.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have too much aluminum in your body. Aluminum is a metal that is widespread in the environment. It can be found in the air, water, soil and even in the food we eat. Aluminum, which you ingest with food, water or medicine, will quickly leave your body in the feces or urine. Aluminum toxicity can occur when you inhale or otherwise ingest large amounts of aluminum. This can happen if you inhale aluminum dust at work, if you live near a hazardous waste disposal site, or if you live in an environment where aluminum is naturally high.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have too much aluminum in your body. Every day, you may ingest a small amount of aluminum through the air you breathe or the food you eat. If you are exposed to high concentrations of aluminum, it can accumulate in the bones and brain resulting in serious health problems. A diagnosis of aluminum toxicity is based on a physical examination, a bone biopsy, and blood, urine and stool tests. Your symptoms and the results of blood tests may indicate aluminum toxicity, while the finding of aluminum in the bone marrow will confirm the diagnosis.