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Can Your Copper Utensils Secretly Make You Sick? A Doctor Breaks Down Risks

Copper toxicity or poisoning can result from exposure to high levels of copper through contaminated food and water. A person can develop copper toxicity if they eat food served on or prepared with corroded copper cookware, dishes, or utensils. In a recently shared video on Instagram, Dr. Poorvi Bhat explains, “While eating from copper utensils is an age-old practice, if you don’t do it properly it can do more harm than good.” Read on to learn about the symptoms of copper poisoning and how to handle your copper utensils properly.

Symptoms Of Copper Poisoning

The following are the signs associated with copper toxicity as shared by Medical News Today:

  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Blue- or green-coloured stool
  • Dark, sticky stool containing blood
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Fever or chills
  • Aching muscles
  • Extreme thirst
  • Tachycardia or abnormally fast heart rate
  • Changes in taste that can lead to decreased appetite or anorexia
  • Chronic overuse can lead to kidney and liver failure

It is important to seek immediate medical attention and consult a doctor if you develop any of these symptoms.

About Jigyasa KakwaniJigyasa finds her solace through writing, a medium she is exploring to make the world more informed and curious with every story published. She is always up for exploring new cuisines, but her heart comes back to the comforting ghar-ka-khana.

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