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Lead Poisoning
Medical Questions » Lead Poisoning
| Name: Lead Poisoning |
| Also known as: Plumbism |
| Swallowing or inhaling lead compounds. |
Causes of Lead Poisoning
Lead has been widely used in industry including batteries, paints (particularly dangerous in flaking old paint), crystal glass, ceramics, old plumbing fixtures, leaded petrol and some old-fashioned medications. |
Symptoms of Lead Poisoning
Belly pains, irritability, tiredness, loss of appetite, anemia, poor coordination, slurred speech, convulsions, coma and death. |
Tests for Lead Poisoning
Detected by specific blood tests. |
Treatment for Lead Poisoning
If recently swallowed, induce vomiting and give activated charcoal. Medications can slowly remove the lead from the body.
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Complications of Lead Poisoning of its treatment
Permanent damage to nerves (neuropathy) and kidneys possible. |
Likely Outcome of Lead Poisoning
Depends on age, health and weight of patient, and dose of lead. |
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