Mold isn’t naturally a poison. In fact, mold plays an invaluable part in the natural cycle of the world. There are at least 3,000 types of mold that have been identified by scientists so far, and it’s generally thought that there are more types out there waiting to be identified.

Molds naturally break down organic matter and help recycle it so that other living organisms can use it as energy. However, when mold gets into places it shouldn’t be, then it starts to cause health problems. How do you know if you have mold? Well, first off, look for a few key symptoms that point to toxic mold.

The list of symptoms associated with toxic mold is extremely long. And to make things worse, they are so mild at first that people assume that they simply have a cold or the flu, or that their allergies are just acting up, when in fact they have symptoms of exposure to toxic mold. And unfortunately because people wrongly assume that their health problems are not serious, they don’t realize that they need to have their home tested for toxic mold and the problem gets serious.

The symptoms of the toxic mold sound like the flu at first: nausea and fatigue. However, the symptoms that develop soon after are very different: difficulty breathing, headaches, a cough, red eyes, memory loss, dizziness, lack of concentration, and the development of rashes or hives. The worst of these toxic mold symptoms are bleeding in the lungs, irregularity in blood pressure and even damage in the digestive and respiratory system!

Of course, there are other toxic mold symptoms that may develop as well. The most serious among these is pulmonary hemorrhage, osteopenia, kidney failure, cancer, trouble speaking, seizures, hearing loss and even an increased risk of tuberculosis. Less serious but just as annoying toxic mold symptoms include sudden hair loss, personality changes, sneezing fits, tremors, irritability, and diarrhea.

• Control Mold In Your Home

If you want to avoid getting sick because of mold – and thus avoiding any symptoms of toxic mold poising – make sure to always take very good care of your home. Things like leaking roofs and leaking pipes create the perfect breeding ground for molds, and that creates a serious health hazard. The symptoms of toxic mold can be very serious so make sure that, if you find toxic mold in your home, you go and see your doctor to make sure you don’t have any more nasty surprises waiting for you.