Can zinc poisoning have high blood pressure?

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Zinc is an essential trace element for human body. It is of great significance to ensure the nutrient supply of zinc for promoting human growth and maintaining health. The content of zinc in normal human body is 2-2.5g. But excessive intake of zinc can also lead to poisoning. Can zinc poisoning have high blood pressure? Let's talk about it

Can zinc poisoning have high blood pressure?

The clinical symptoms of zinc poisoning include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, anorexia, fatigue, drowsiness and so on.

Accidental oral zinc oxide solution has strong corrosiveness, such as acute abdominal pain, salivation, lip swelling, laryngeal edema, vomiting, hematochezia, increased pulse and decreased blood pressure. Severe cases died of peritonitis or even shock due to gastrointestinal perforation.

The clinical manifestations of chronic zinc poisoning were refractory anemia, loss of appetite, and increased serum fatty acid and amylase. It has been reported that long-term excessive intake of zinc containing food will affect copper metabolism, resulting in low copper, high ratio of zinc to copper, which can affect cholesterol metabolism, form hypercholesterolemia, reduce HDL by 20% - 25%, and eventually lead to atherosclerosis, hypertension, coronary heart disease, etc.

matters needing attention

Do not use galvanized containers to cook acidic food, because it will cause zinc poisoning. For example, the cold drinks such as sour plum soup in the galvanized bucket can cause poisoning after drinking, the vinegar in the galvanized container can also cause poisoning, and the Begonia, apple and scarlet can also cause poisoning after eating.