Aluminum toxicity is a medical disorder that happens when a person takes orally or breathes high levels of aluminum into the body.Aluminum is the third most prevalent element and the most plentiful metal in the earth's surface.Humans are naturally exposed to relatively large quantities of aluminum from food, water or air.Lately, aluminum toxicity has risen precipitously.Today, nearly 80% of those tested for metal toxicity show excessively high hair aluminum levels.Aluminum sources are:1. Aluminum cookware or cans2. Infant Formulas3. Aluminum in vaccines or antacids4. Aluminum in anti-perspirants and cosmetics5. Hemodialysis and intravenous fluidsSymptoms of Aluminum Toxicity are:1. Confusion2. Muscle weakness3. Bone pain, deformities, and fractures4. Seizures5. Speech disorders6. Slow growthThe diagnosis is based on high aluminum in the blood, bone marrow and hair.Removal of aluminum toxicity is with deferoxamine and avoiding aluminum sources.Reverse osmosis or distillation are regarded to be the most effective ways to eliminate aluminum from water.Antacids without aluminum such as Tums should be given if necessary.Avoid AntiperspirantsComplications of Aluminum Toxicity may be:1. Lung problems2. Nervous system problems causing difficulty with voluntary and involuntary actions3. Bone diseases4. Brain diseases and disorders5. Anemia6. Impaired iron absorptionTABLE OF CONTENTIntroductionChapter 1 Aluminum ToxicityChapter 2 CausesChapter 3 SymptomsChapter 4 DiagnosisChapter 5 TreatmentChapter 6 PrognosisChapter 7 Mercury PoisoningChapter 8 Lead PoisoningEpilogue