Neurological side effects caused by denture cream usage
Many people reach a time in their lives where dentures are needed. Imagine being a typical denture wearer and suffering from serious neurological side effects from the denture cream you use. This is a distinct possibility, as certain denture creams are known to contain zinc.
According to researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, numerous patients who used denture cream suffered from neuropathy symptoms typical of copper depletion and zinc poisoning. The study was published in the Neurology Journal in 2008. Patients in the study were found to have used up to 2 tubes of denture cream per week. When used properly, one tube of denture cream should last 3-10 weeks. While zinc is safe when ingested in small amounts, it can be dangerous, and even deadly, if taken in excess.
Neuropathy is typically characterized by pain and numbness in the hands and feet. Generally caused by diabetes, neuropathy can also result from traumatic injuries, infections and exposure to toxins, such as zinc.
Denture cream users who experience symptoms of zinc poisoning or neuropathy should contact a doctor immediately. Additionally, denture cream users may be eligible for a monetary settlement if they suffer from neuropathy. Please contact Drug Alert Updates for more information.
December 11, 2009
Tags: neurological damage, neuropathy, side effects Posted in: Denture Cream
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