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Content: Health effects caused by arsenic depend on a variety of things. These
include the type and amount of arsenic that has entered the body, how long you
have been exposed to arsenic, and how the body responds to arsenic. Unborn
babies, young children, people with long-term illnesses and elderly people are
at greatest risk due to arsenic exposure. How arsenic affects health is not fully known. Studies in the United States
have not clearly proved that health problems result from drinking water with
arsenic levels similar to those naturally found in groundwater in some Illinois
wells. Studies in other countries have shown that drinking water containing
elevated levels of arsenic can cause the following health effects: Thickening and discoloration of the skin. Sometimes these changes can lead
to skin cancer, which may be curable if discovered early. Digestive problems such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Numbness in the hands and feet.