The symptoms of too much copper in the body are Jaundice which is yellow skin and whites of the eyes, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Wilson disease is a common cause of too much copper in the body.
Wilson disease is a rare genetic condition that occurs when the body accumulates too much copper, especially in the liver and brain.
The human body needs a small amount of copper from food to stay healthy, but without treatment, Wilson disease can lead to high copper levels that cause life-threatening organ damage.
Chronic exposure to high levels of copper can result in liver damage and gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., abdominal pain, cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting) [10,38].
Copper toxicity is rare in healthy individuals who do not have a hereditary copper homeostasis defect.
Copper deficiency can arise through a multitude of mechanisms, including low dietary intake, genetic abnormalities, nutrient-nutrient interactions (e.g., copper and zinc), and nutrient-drug interactions.
Copper is possibly unsafe when taken in larger amounts.
Kidney failure and death can occur with as little as 1 gram of copper sulfate.
Symptoms of copper overdose include nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, fever, stomach pain, low blood pressure, anemia, and heart problems.
Treatments for too much copper in the body include.
Stomach pumping which directly removes copper from the stomach.
Medications such as corticosteroids, can help reduce swelling in the brain.
Hemodialysis which uses a machine that filters waste materials out of the blood.
This treatment is beneficial for people with kidney damage.