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Is there a connection between implanted surgical devices and autoimmune disease?
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Yes: This depends on the materials in the implanted device but many of these contain metals like titanium, nickel and aluminum that can trigger autoimmunity as well as non-metals like silicone breast implants. Please see https://thesmartchoice.com/autoimmune-diseases-metal-implants-devices/ for more details and https://tinyurl.com/yybujwmm I advise consulting an integrative physician.
Answered 6/19/2019
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