Chemical exposure - We are all exposed to chemicals in our daily lives. From the clothes we wear, to the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe.
Neurotoxicity - When we’re exposed to these products, the normal functioning of the nervous system is affected. This is known as neurotoxicity.
Neurotoxicity - Neurotoxicants can be natural or man-made. Both can have adverse effects on our nervous system and the brain.
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Toxic products - Toxic products may include pesticides, cosmetics, air fresheners, and fragrances, as well as industrial and cleaning solvents.
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Toxic products - Other substances that can be neurotoxic to us include chemotherapy drugs, radiation, heavy metals, and certain food additives.
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Symptoms of neurotoxicity - Symptoms could occur shortly after being exposed to the substance, or later. These may include short-term memory loss, insomnia, and headaches.
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Symptoms of neurotoxicity - Other symptoms include cognitive and behavioral problems, limb weakness, numbness or tingling, and sexual dysfunction, among others.
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Diagnosis of neurotoxicity - A nerve conduction test is usually done to ascertain whether the peripheral nervous system has been affected.
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Treatment of neurotoxicity - Eliminating exposure to what causes the issue is the first step. Avoiding being exposed to further air, food, and water pollutants also helps.
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Toxic encephalopathy- While many of the harmful effects of toxic chemical exposure are felt in the short term, in the long term neurotoxicity can affect neurons in the brain.
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Toxic encephalopathy - Neurons are the cells responsible for transmitting and processing signals in the brain and the nervous system.
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Symptoms of toxic encephalopathy - Symptoms of toxic encephalopathy vary greatly and may include a loss of neurocognitive function.
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Treatment for toxic encephalopathy - Some life-changing habits are recommended, such as alcohol abstinence due to its neurodegenerative effect.
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Treatment for toxic encephalopathy - Other lifestyle changes include avoiding foods with preservatives and other chemicals, drinking filtered water etc.
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What is MCS? - People who suffer from MCS report sensitivity to a variety of chemicals in their environment. These may include chemicals found in food and medicines.
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Toxic exposure - Other chemicals that can trigger symptoms include fragrances and smoke, but also other things, such as electromagnetic fields.
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Symptoms of MCS - Symptoms may include chest pain, changes in heart rate, skin rash, itching, bloating, confusion, nausea, concentrating and memory problems
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Is it an illness? - American physician Theron Randolph first suggested MCS to be a disease in 1950, but to this day (WHO) does not recognize MCS as an illness.