Question
My son is 2 and a half years old. He had a trace element test done, and it showed that the trace element Cd (cadmium) content was 3.008, while the hospital’s reference value is 0 to 3.000 units ug/L. It exceeds the standard. What should I do? Thank you.
Answer
I’m very happy to help you with this related question. When the body absorbs too much cadmium, it may cause a series of symptoms such as osteoporosis and deformation. One typical disease is “fracture pain” caused by chronic cadmium poisoning. The characteristic of this disease is that it starts with lower back pain and then spreads to the shoulders, knees, hip joints, and other parts of the body. For the treatment of cadmium overload, it is mainly through dietary adjustment. It is recommended that you pay attention to the content of your diet and gradually adjust to a healthy eating habit. In addition, you can consult doctors or professional nutritionists for advice to develop a dietary plan suitable for your child. Please strictly follow the doctor’s instructions and have regular check-ups to ensure that the cadmium content gradually returns to normal. I hope this answer can be helpful to you. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask me.