Lead Poisoning - Pediatric Oncall

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I need all kinds of info on lead poisoning. Looking into adoption of a couple little ones that have been exposed. Can you help?
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Lead is a heavy metal that can be absorbed by the body, primarily through the lungs and stomach. Lead poisoning occurs only when too much lead accumulates in the body. Left untreated, lead poisoning can damage many internal organs, including the kidney, nervous system and brain. Common sources of lead exposure in children are Lead-based paint, Old window glaze, eating clay or soil, lead gasoline fumes etc. Symptoms of lead poisoning are decreased appetite, stomach aches, sleeplessness, Learning problems, Constipation, Vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, Lowered I.Q. and pallor. Diagnosis is by blood tests to check for lead levels in the blood. If the levels are too high, treatment in the form of lead chelators (agents that bind to lead and are excreted in the urine) can be started. However, prevention of lead exposure is the most important aspect of the treatment. Back to All Questions

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