{"id":2482,"date":"2023-01-13T23:12:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T23:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/?p=2482"},"modified":"2023-08-25T21:50:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T21:50:10","slug":"symptoms-from-being-exposed-to-contaminated-camp-lejeune-water-supply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/symptoms-from-being-exposed-to-contaminated-camp-lejeune-water-supply\/","title":{"rendered":"Symptoms from Being Exposed to Contaminated Camp Lejeune Water Supply"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Considering the amount of time that passed since the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/the-camp-lejeune-water-crisis-what-you-need-to-know\/\">water supply at Camp Lejeune became contaminated<\/a> (researchers believe the contamination occurred around 1953) and the extent of exposure to potentially tens of thousands military service members, there remains a level of uncertainty regarding symptoms and whether those symptoms can be linked to exposure to the toxic water supply at the military base.<\/p>\n<p>The information below is an overview of just some of the most common symptoms associated with being exposed to the contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/symptoms-from-being-exposed-to-contaminated-camp-lejeune-water-supply\/#Liver_Damage\" title=\"Liver Damage\">Liver Damage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/symptoms-from-being-exposed-to-contaminated-camp-lejeune-water-supply\/#Kidney_Damage\" title=\"Kidney Damage\">Kidney Damage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/symptoms-from-being-exposed-to-contaminated-camp-lejeune-water-supply\/#Autoimmune_Disorders\" title=\"Autoimmune Disorders\">Autoimmune Disorders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/symptoms-from-being-exposed-to-contaminated-camp-lejeune-water-supply\/#Female_and_Male_Reproductive_Problems\" title=\"Female and Male Reproductive Problems\">Female and Male Reproductive Problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/symptoms-from-being-exposed-to-contaminated-camp-lejeune-water-supply\/#Birth_Defects\" title=\"Birth Defects\">Birth Defects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/symptoms-from-being-exposed-to-contaminated-camp-lejeune-water-supply\/#Neurological_Disorders\" title=\"Neurological Disorders\">Neurological Disorders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/symptoms-from-being-exposed-to-contaminated-camp-lejeune-water-supply\/#How_the_Camp_Lejeune_Water_Supply_Became_Contaminated\" title=\"How the Camp Lejeune Water Supply Became Contaminated\">How the Camp Lejeune Water Supply Became Contaminated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/symptoms-from-being-exposed-to-contaminated-camp-lejeune-water-supply\/#New_Federal_Law_Provides_Path_to_File_Legal_Claim_for_Impacted_Service_Members_Relatives_of_Service_Members_and_Civilian_Employees\" title=\"New Federal Law Provides Path to File Legal Claim for Impacted Service Members, Relatives of Service Members, and Civilian Employees\">New Federal Law Provides Path to File Legal Claim for Impacted Service Members, Relatives of Service Members, and Civilian Employees<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancers_Aplastic_Anemia_Leukemia_Lung_Cancer\"><\/span>Cancers (Aplastic Anemia, Leukemia, Lung Cancer)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most common symptoms associated with the development of cancer include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unexplained weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Unusual bruising or bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Persistent fever<\/li>\n<li>Night sweats<\/li>\n<li>Pain in bones or joints<\/li>\n<li>Swollen lymph nodes<\/li>\n<li>Rash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liver_Damage\"><\/span>Liver Damage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most common symptoms of liver damage are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)<\/li>\n<li>Itching<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kidney_Damage\"><\/span>Kidney Damage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The symptoms of kidney damage can vary depending on the severity of the damage. Some common symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Dark urine<\/li>\n<li>Pale skin<\/li>\n<li>Swelling in the feet, ankles, and legs<\/li>\n<li>Chest pain<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autoimmune_Disorders\"><\/span>Autoimmune Disorders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most common symptoms associated with the development of an autoimmune disorder include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Chest pain<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>Unexplained weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Joint pain<\/li>\n<li>Muscle weakness<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness<\/li>\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n<li>Rashes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Female_and_Male_Reproductive_Problems\"><\/span>Female and Male Reproductive Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reproductive issues can cause an array of symptoms, depending on the specific disorder. Some of the most common symptoms related to reproductive problems include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Infertility<\/li>\n<li>Miscarriage<\/li>\n<li>Stillbirth<\/li>\n<li>Birth defects<\/li>\n<li>Reduced sperm count<\/li>\n<li>Testicular cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birth_Defects\"><\/span>Birth Defects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some most common symptoms associated with birth defects include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heart defects<\/li>\n<li>Cerebral palsy<\/li>\n<li>Down syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Spina bifida<\/li>\n<li>Blindness<\/li>\n<li>Deafness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neurological_Disorders\"><\/span>Neurological Disorders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The symptoms of neurological damage can vary depending on the severity. Some of the most common symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/navigating-the-risks-of-tylenol-in-pregnancy-understanding-the-connection-to-autism-and-adhd\/\">Attention deficit disorder<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hyperactivity<\/li>\n<li>Memory loss<\/li>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Irritability<\/li>\n<li>Neurobehavioral effects<\/li>\n<li>Personality changes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/philips-cpap-machine-lawsuits\/\">Sleep disorders<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Seizures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that the symptoms described above are not exhaustive and are just a sample of the types of conditions and ailments that are linked to the contaminated water supply at Camp Lejeune. If you or a loved one developed any of the symptoms or ailments described above, it is important to take action and pursue financial restitution for your harms and losses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Camp_Lejeune_Water_Supply_Became_Contaminated\"><\/span>How the Camp Lejeune Water Supply Became Contaminated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Researchers examined the water supply at Camp Lejeune, which is drawn from the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/a-breakdown-of-the-contaminated-camp-lejeune-water-distribution-plants\/\">Tarawa Terrace Treatment Plant<\/a> and Hadnot Point Treatment Plant, containing toxic chemicals associated with an off-base dry cleaning company.<br \/>\nAt the Hadnot Point Treatment Plant, the water was contaminated by trichloroethylene (TCE), a volatile anesthetic. Researchers believe underground storage tank leaks, industrial area spills and water disposal sites were the primary sources of the Camp Lejeune water supply becoming contaminated with TCE.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to TCE, researchers found the following toxic chemical compounds lurking in the Camp Lejeune drinking water:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benzene:<\/strong> Chemical used to make other chemicals that compose plastics, resins, and nylon and synthetic fibers.<br \/>\n<strong>Tetrachloroethylene (also known as \u200b\u200bperchloroethylene or PCE):<\/strong> For dry cleaning and metal degreasing. The PCE levels at the Tarawa Terrace Treatment Plant dramatically exceeded current standards between November 1957 and February 1987, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances &amp; Disease Registry.<br \/>\n<strong>Vinyl chloride (VC):<\/strong> Over the course of time, TCE and PCE in groundwater wind up degrading and becoming VC.<\/p>\n<p>Benzene, TCE, and VC are all classified as chemicals known to cause cancer and other horrific health ailments. The chemical compound PCE is classified as likely carcinogenic. Exposure to these chemicals increases the risk of developing cancer, birth defects and an array of other debilitating health problems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Federal_Law_Provides_Path_to_File_Legal_Claim_for_Impacted_Service_Members_Relatives_of_Service_Members_and_Civilian_Employees\"><\/span>New Federal Law Provides Path to File Legal Claim for Impacted Service Members, Relatives of Service Members, and Civilian Employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2022, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-pact-act-of-2022\/\">PACT Act<\/a> was signed into law containing an important piece of legislation - the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA). The President of the United States described the CLJA as the \u201cmost significant law our nation has ever passed to help veterans who were exposed to toxic substances.\u201d With the enactment of the CLJA, there is now a formal process for filing a civil claim and legal action in federal court to pursue financial restitution for harms and losses associated with being exposed to the toxic water supply at Camp Lejeune.<br \/>\nTake Action Today<\/p>\n<p>If you or a family member were at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 for at least 30 days and have reason to believe you are suffering an adverse health condition due to exposure to the contaminated water supply, now is the time to take action. There are experienced attorneys ready and able to help advocate for your legal rights and guide you through the claims process. Do not wait any longer. Now is the time to determine if you qualify for financial restitution today. You can begin by researching to determine the best lawyers and <a href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/the-best-lawyers-for-a-camp-lejeune-lawsuit\/\">law firms specializing in Camp Lejeune lawsuits<\/a> and contact them right away. In most instances, lawyers handling these types of cases offer free, confidential case evaluations to prospective clients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Considering the amount of time that passed since the water supply at Camp Lejeune became contaminated (researchers believe the contamination occurred around 1953) and the extent of exposure to potentially tens of thousands military service members, there remains a level of uncertainty regarding symptoms and whether those symptoms can be linked to exposure to the&#8230; <a class=\"view-article\" href=\"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/symptoms-from-being-exposed-to-contaminated-camp-lejeune-water-supply\/\">View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2566,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[197,204,198,208],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2482"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2482"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2482\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5260,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2482\/revisions\/5260"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2566"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2482"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawsuitlegit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}