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welder epilepsy maybe due to cadmium?
hi everyone,My friend's husband who is in his early thirties has started taking epileptic fits, he's been welding since a young man and they are thinking that there may be a connection with the substances such as cadmium at his work, they were wonderi;ng if there would be a suitable remedy to help him, any ideas would be appreciated,
Thanks
Elaine
elainesmyth68 on 2006-09-06
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this is a wrong notion as we dont come across cadmium vapours during welding.
during welding of brass, zinc vapours are considered harmful to the health which cause fever for the next 48 hours. other than this, i dont see any metallic vapours would be responsible for his health.
why do they think cadmium is responsible for this sickness?
during welding of brass, zinc vapours are considered harmful to the health which cause fever for the next 48 hours. other than this, i dont see any metallic vapours would be responsible for his health.
why do they think cadmium is responsible for this sickness?
♡ rishimba last decade
Gels., Glon., Lach., Nat.carb.
These are remedies specific to welding profession. Among these Lach. comes prominent for Epilepsy in Boerick's repertory under Brain(Grand mal) rubric.
This may help. It's an offhand suggestion only. Selection of remedy must be taken after considering the totality. This is best done by nearest competent homeopath. Let us see what other members suggest.
These are remedies specific to welding profession. Among these Lach. comes prominent for Epilepsy in Boerick's repertory under Brain(Grand mal) rubric.
This may help. It's an offhand suggestion only. Selection of remedy must be taken after considering the totality. This is best done by nearest competent homeopath. Let us see what other members suggest.
♡ maheeru last decade
hi rishimba,
in answer to your question, it is not brass he is welding, its cars and i was told that cadmium had the same effect on the brain as mercury did
in answer to your question, it is not brass he is welding, its cars and i was told that cadmium had the same effect on the brain as mercury did
elainesmyth68 last decade
WELDING HAZARDS
The effect of welding fumes and gases on a welder's health can vary depending on such factors as the length and intensity of the exposure and the specific toxic metals involved. Welding processes involving stainless steel, cadmium- or lead-coated steel, or metals such as nickel, chrome, zinc, and copper are particularly hazardous as the fumes produced are considerably more toxic than those encountered when welding mild steel. Mild steel consists mainly of iron, carbon, and small amounts of manganese, phosphorous, sulfur, and silicon, while stainless steel contains mainly iron, chromium, nickel, titanium, and manganese.4 The NIOSH criteria document identifies arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium (VI), and nickel as potential human carcinogens that may be present in welding fumes. Epidemiological studies and case reports of workers exposed to welding emissions have shown an excessive incidence of acute and chronic respiratory diseases. Welder respiratory ailments can include occupational asthma, siderosis, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, fibrosis of the lung, and lung cancer. Epidemiological evidence indicates that welders generally have a 40 percent increase in relative risk of developing lung cancer as a result of their work.4
Other cancers associated with welding include leukemia, cancer of the stomach, brain, nasal sinus, and pancreas. Cadmium poisoning can affect the respiratory system and damage the liver and kidneys. A common reaction to overexposure to metal fumes, particularly zinc oxide fumes, is metal fume fever, with symptoms resembling the flu. Other health hazards during welding can include vision problems and dermatitis arising from ultraviolet radiation exposures, burns, and musculoskeletal stress from awkward work positions.4 See Appendix B for additional information on potential health hazards from welding.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The effect of welding fumes and gases on a welder's health can vary depending on such factors as the length and intensity of the exposure and the specific toxic metals involved. Welding processes involving stainless steel, cadmium- or lead-coated steel, or metals such as nickel, chrome, zinc, and copper are particularly hazardous as the fumes produced are considerably more toxic than those encountered when welding mild steel. Mild steel consists mainly of iron, carbon, and small amounts of manganese, phosphorous, sulfur, and silicon, while stainless steel contains mainly iron, chromium, nickel, titanium, and manganese.4 The NIOSH criteria document identifies arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium (VI), and nickel as potential human carcinogens that may be present in welding fumes. Epidemiological studies and case reports of workers exposed to welding emissions have shown an excessive incidence of acute and chronic respiratory diseases. Welder respiratory ailments can include occupational asthma, siderosis, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, fibrosis of the lung, and lung cancer. Epidemiological evidence indicates that welders generally have a 40 percent increase in relative risk of developing lung cancer as a result of their work.4
Other cancers associated with welding include leukemia, cancer of the stomach, brain, nasal sinus, and pancreas. Cadmium poisoning can affect the respiratory system and damage the liver and kidneys. A common reaction to overexposure to metal fumes, particularly zinc oxide fumes, is metal fume fever, with symptoms resembling the flu. Other health hazards during welding can include vision problems and dermatitis arising from ultraviolet radiation exposures, burns, and musculoskeletal stress from awkward work positions.4 See Appendix B for additional information on potential health hazards from welding.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
elainesmyth68 last decade
the NIBOSH criteria covers all kinds of welding and metals as its to do with industrial safety and hazards.
if it is proved that during the welding days he had inhaled cadmium vapour, then a detoxification treatment is required.
after that based on the totality of symptoms, we can suggest a remedy.
if it is proved that during the welding days he had inhaled cadmium vapour, then a detoxification treatment is required.
after that based on the totality of symptoms, we can suggest a remedy.
♡ rishimba last decade
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