Cadmium poisoning occurs when toxic levels of cadmium, a heavy metal, accumulate in the body. It is caused by exposure to industrial processes, contaminated foods, cigarette smoke, and polluted environments where cadmium enters the bloodstream and damages organs. The Cadmium Blood Test is the most important test for diagnosis because it directly measures cadmium levels in the bloodstream and detects recent exposure.
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Cadmium poisoning is caused by exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal found in industrial workplaces, contaminated foods, cigarette smoke, and polluted air or water. Workers in battery manufacturing, metal plating, pigment production, and plastic manufacturing face the highest occupational exposure risks. Environmental sources include shellfish and organ meats from animals exposed to contaminated feed, rice grown in cadmium-contaminated soil, and secondhand cigarette smoke. Even one cigarette contains enough cadmium to contribute to long-term accumulation in the body, making smoking and living with smokers significant risk factors.
The Cadmium Blood Test is the most important test for cadmium poisoning because it directly measures current cadmium levels in your bloodstream and detects recent exposure within the past few months. This test shows elevated results when acute poisoning occurs and helps confirm diagnosis alongside symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and anemia. For a more comprehensive evaluation, the Heavy Metals Panel Random Urine test is essential because it detects both recent and chronic cadmium exposure by measuring how much cadmium your kidneys are excreting, which indicates long-term body burden. Urine testing is particularly valuable for identifying chronic toxicity that can lead to kidney damage, bone disease, and lung problems even before severe symptoms appear.
You should get tested if you work in industries involving batteries, metal plating, pigments, or plastics, especially if you experience unexplained stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting. Testing is important if you are a smoker or live with smokers and notice symptoms like persistent fatigue, bone pain, or frequent fractures. You should also get tested if you regularly consume shellfish or organ meats and develop kidney problems, anemia, or yellowing of the skin. Anyone with unexplained respiratory symptoms, loss of smell, or osteoporosis with known cadmium exposure should be tested immediately, as early detection prevents irreversible organ damage.
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What this means
Your blood cadmium level is elevated, indicating significant exposure to this toxic heavy metal. This level suggests ongoing or recent exposure from sources like cigarette smoke, contaminated food, or occupational hazards, and warrants immediate action to identify and eliminate exposure sources.
Recommended actions
Immediately identify and eliminate exposure sources (quit smoking, assess workplace hazards, filter water)
Increase intake of calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamin C to reduce cadmium absorption
Consult with a physician or occupational health specialist about potential organ damage
Retest in 3-6 months to ensure levels are decreasing after exposure elimination
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