1604 Lamons Lane , Suite 202, Johnson City TN 37604

Heavy Metal Testing in Kingsport, TN

Heavy Metal Testing in Kingsport, TN

The body needs certain metals in small quantities to perform essential functions. Iron, for example, makes up a large part of the hemoglobin in your blood which carries oxygen to all of your cells. Copper helps in the production of collagen, and zinc promotes healthy skin.

There are other metals, however, that when introduced to your body, can lead to severe symptoms that include nausea, vomiting, and, in extreme cases, brain damage. The most common harmful heavy metals are lead and mercury.

If there is a chance that you or someone you know may have been exposed to these harmful substances, a healthcare provider in Kingsport can conduct heavy metal testing. Call (423) 482-8711 or contact AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center online for more information.

How Does Heavy Metal Poisoning Happen?

Heavy metals generally enter the body through ingestion or by breathing them in. Some of the conditions that lead to heavy metal poisoning include:

  • Removing lead paint from a home without proper ventilation. This could fill the air with lead dust that may be accidentally inhaled.
  • Older homes may contain lead in the plumbing which may intoxicate drinking water.
  • Mercury poisoning can sometimes occur when eating fish that was exposed to high levels of mercury.
  • Those who work in manufacturing facilities can be exposed to lead, mercury, or other harmful metals used in the manufacturing process.

Symptoms of Heavy Metal Poisoning

Lead or mercury poisoning can affect children and adults in a number of ways. Some of the most common symptoms of heavy metal poisoning include:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, and mouth
  • Impaired speech, vision, hearing, or walking
  • Muscle weakness
  • Tremors
  • Mood swings
  • Headaches
  • Diminished brain functions
  • Trouble learning

Heavy Metal Testing Procedure

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, and if there is a chance that you have been exposed to a heavy metal, your healthcare practitioner may recommend a heavy metal test. Heavy metal poisoning is determined through a blood screening  which looks for buildup of the following toxic materials:

  • Arsenic
  • Beryllium
  • Cadmium
  • Hexavalend chromum
  • Lead
  • Mercury

In most states, it is required by law to have your child tested for lead poisoning at age one and two. This is especially important if you live in a home that was built before 1978, when lead paint was banned in the United States.

Get Treatment Now

Heavy metal poisoning is treated through the process of detoxification. Heavy metal detoxification may include dieting, fasting, and colon cleansing.

If you are showing symptoms of heavy metal poisoning, or you have been exposed to lead or mercury, please call (423) 482-8711 or contact AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center online.

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1604 Lamons Lane
Suite 202
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 482-8711
www.awaremed.com

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Mon: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Areas We Service:

Asheville, NC, Granite Falls, NC, Hudson, NC, Lenoir, NC, Hickory, NC, Boone, NC, North Wilkesboro, NC, Wilkesboro, NC, Greenville, SC, Morristown, TN, Knoxville, TN, Gatlinburg, TN, Kingsport, TN, Bristol, VA, Abingdon, VA