Copper Toxicity And Its Medicolegal Aspects: A Review

Authors

  • Alok Kumar Tiwari P.G. Scholar, P.G. Department of Agad Tantra Evam Vidhi Ayurved, Govt. Ayurvedic College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Author
  • S R Inchulkar Professor & HOD, P.G. Department of Agad Tantra Evam Vidhi Ayurved, Govt. Ayurvedic College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Author
  • Sangeeta Bhagat Assistant Professor, P.G. Department of Agad Tantra Evam Vidhi Ayurved, Govt. Ayurvedic College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Lethal intoxication, Heavy metal toxicity, Chronic poisoning, Copper sulphate

Abstract

Copper may not be self-injected for sucidial or self harm because of the colour and taste. In most of cases  accidental poisoning occurs. Accidental poisoning results from eating food contaminated with Verdigris which  is formed from the action of vegetable acids on copper cooking vessels which are not properly tinned on the  inside. A number of adverse health effects can result from excessive copper levels including damage to kidneys  and liver, anemia, immuno-toxicity and developmental toxicity. Copper affects virtually everybody system  directly or indirectly. Copper-mediated deficiency, or deficiency of vitamin C, folic acid, or other nutrients  induced by copper toxicity, is responsible for many symptoms associated with copper toxicity. The aim of this  review is to focus on the diagnostic difficulties facing coroners and forensic pathologists when the court reguire  confirmation. Forensic examination performed on the corpses of victims who died in or out of hospital or on  surviving injured or intoxicated victims showing signs of metal poisoning, demands the careful evaluation of  the death scene, all related circumstances and of clinical and autopsy data. Close interaction between forensic pathologist and toxicologist is also needed to identify and quantify copper levels in blood, urine and tissues. 

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Published

2021-02-28

How to Cite

Tiwari, A.K., Inchulkar, S.R., & Bhagat, S. (2021). Copper Toxicity And Its Medicolegal Aspects: A Review. International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 4(2), 103–113. https://doi.org/10.48165/