An allergic reaction to metal can be a highly irritating and even painful experience.

 

Typically, the skin breaks out in a rash around the area the metal has been inserted into the body.

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Symptoms of metal allergy:

 

• Skin turns red,

• Skin becomes itchy,

• Painful fluid-filled blisters, 

• Swelling of the joint,

• Heat around the joint,

• Generally feeling unwell,

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• There is no allergy medication that can cure a metal allergy, but precautions can be taken to eliminate the exposure by preoperative screening to minimise or prevent the discomfort.
   

Heavy metal poisoning may result in symptoms like, 

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• hormonal imbalances,

• depression,

• cancer and food allergies. 

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Metal Allergy Screening can detect metal allergies before your surgery.