Acrodynia, also known as pink disease, is a rare condition characterized by painful pink discoloration of the hands and feet, primarily affecting children. It is caused by mercury poisoning, which affects the nervous system and leads to distinctive symptoms including irritability, sweating, and sensitivity to light. The Heavy Metals Panel, Random Urine is the most important test for diagnosis because it directly measures mercury levels and confirms mercury toxicity.
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Acrodynia is caused by mercury poisoning, which occurs when children are exposed to toxic levels of mercury through contaminated products, medications, or environmental sources. Mercury is a neurotoxin that affects the nervous system and blood vessels, leading to the characteristic pink discoloration of extremities, along with pain, excessive sweating, irritability, and sensitivity to light. Historically, this condition was common when mercury was used in teething powders and other children's products, but cases today are rare and typically result from accidental exposure to mercury-containing items like broken thermometers or certain traditional remedies.
The Heavy Metals Panel, Random Urine is the most important test for acrodynia because it directly measures mercury levels in the body and confirms mercury poisoning as the cause of symptoms. This comprehensive test detects not only mercury but also other heavy metals that may contribute to toxicity, providing a complete picture of metal exposure. Elevated mercury levels in urine definitively confirm the diagnosis and help determine the severity of poisoning, which is crucial for guiding treatment decisions. The test requires only a random urine sample, making it practical and non-invasive, especially for children who are the primary population affected by this condition.
You should get tested if your child develops pink or red discoloration of the hands, feet, or nose along with unusual irritability, excessive sweating (especially on the palms and soles), sensitivity to light, or unexplained pain in the extremities. Testing is also urgent if you know your child has been exposed to mercury through broken thermometers, traditional remedies, contaminated fish consumption, or other mercury-containing products. Early detection through urine testing is critical because prompt removal from mercury exposure and appropriate treatment can prevent serious long-term neurological complications and support full recovery.
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