What is metallosis?
Metal-on-metal prosthetic implants can shed microscopic metal debris into the body, causing metallosis or metal poisoning. Some symptoms include, inflammation at the site, pain, and failure of the prosthetic implant.
How do members experience metallosis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with metallosis*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for metallosis*
Who has metallosis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 11 |