[Aluminum and the human body].
Aluminium is one of the trace elements in the human organism the presence of which is described as contamination. The authors describe the toxic action in subjects working in an environment contaminated with powdered aluminium or its compounds. Non-professional exposure is observed in subjects with renal failure as aluminium is retained, in particular in case of concurrent antacid therapy on the basis of aluminium salts. Dialyzation encephalopathy may develop, aluminium osteopathy and microcytic anaemia. The most effective prevention is dialysis using a dialyzation solution with a low aluminium content and elimination of aluminium binding phosphates. The results of hitherto accomplished studies call for further research into the action of this element on the human organism.
Krízek
M
M
I. interní klinika LF UK, Plzen.
Senft
V
V
Motán
J
J
D000535:Aluminum / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*
D014131:Trace Elements; D000535:Aluminum