Symptoms
Metal Toxicity Symptoms
Signs of cobalt and chromium poisoning from MoM hips.
Neurological
- Memory problems
- Cognitive decline
- Hearing loss
- Vision changes
- Tinnitus (ringing in ears)
- Depression and mood changes
Cardiac
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart failure
- Irregular heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
Local (Hip)
- Pain in groin/thigh
- Clicking or grinding
- Implant loosening
- Limited mobility
- Swelling
Systemic
- Fatigue and weakness
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Skin rashes
- Nausea
- Weight loss
When to Get Tested
If you have a metal-on-metal hip implant and experience any of these symptoms, request blood metal testing immediately. Cobalt levels above 7 ppb are concerning and may indicate implant failure.