Lead poisoning
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Also known as: plumbismContent medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptomsSymptomsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Lead poisoning, seek medical attention immediately.Symptoms in children include:Delay in developmentLearning difficultiesIrritabilityLoss of appetiteFatigueWeight LossVomitingAbdominal painHearing LossConstipationSeizures Delay in development Learning difficulties Irritability Loss of appetite Fatigue Weight Loss Vomiting Abdominal pain Hearing Loss Constipation Seizures Babies born prematurely Low birth Weight Slow growth Increased blood pressure Muscle and joint pain Memory and concentration difficulties Mood disorders Headache Abdominal pain Reduced sperm count Miscarriage or stillbirth in pregnant women Occurs when the body absorbs lead in large amounts by breathing in or swallowing substances that contain lead. It is seen after exposure to lead for months or years. Certain house paint Some water pipes and canned goods Soil Household dust Pottery Paint in toys and certain other household items Cosmetics Some herbal medicines Art supplies Lead bullets Occupations such as auto repair, battery manufacturing, mining, painting, welding Prevent children from playing with soil that is likely to contain high quantities of lead Eat a healthy diet Keep your house well-maintained and dust free especially if you live in an old house having lead-based paint Wash the child's hands and toys regularly Irreversible brain damage Kidney/liver damage Infertility Nervous system damage Seizures and unconsciousness or death
Delay in development
Learning difficulties
Irritability
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Weight Loss
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Hearing Loss
Constipation
Seizures
Babies born prematurely
Low birth Weight
Slow growth
Increased blood pressure
Muscle and joint pain
Memory and concentration difficulties
Mood disorders
Headache
Reduced sperm count
Miscarriage or stillbirth in pregnant women
Occurs when the body absorbs lead in large amounts by breathing in or swallowing substances that contain lead. It is seen after exposure to lead for months or years.
Certain house paint
Some water pipes and canned goods
Soil
Household dust
Pottery
Paint in toys and certain other household items
Cosmetics
Some herbal medicines
Art supplies
Lead bullets
Occupations such as auto repair, battery manufacturing, mining, painting, welding
Prevent children from playing with soil that is likely to contain high quantities of lead
Eat a healthy diet
Keep your house well-maintained and dust free especially if you live in an old house having lead-based paint
Wash the child's hands and toys regularly
Irreversible brain damage
Kidney/liver damage
Infertility
Nervous system damage
Seizures and unconsciousness or death
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