Lead poisoning history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aksiniya Stevasarova, M.D.
Overview
Overview
The hallmark of lead poisoning is neurological, gastrointestinal[1] and hematological[2] symptoms. Common symptoms of lead poisoning include lead lines, encephalopathy, and [wrist/foot drop]. Less common symptoms of lead poisoning include chest pain, nausea, and kidney failure. [3]
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
The hallmark of lead poisoning is neurological, gastrointestinal and hematological[2] symptoms. Common symptoms of lead poisoning include lead lines, encephalopathy, and [wrist/foot drop]. Less common symptoms of lead poisoning include chest pain, nausea, and kidney failure.
History
Patients with lead poisoning may have a positive history of:[3]
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of [disease] include:[4]
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of [disease name] include: [4]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Shiri R, Ansari M, Ranta M, Falah-Hassani K (2007). “Lead poisoning and recurrent abdominal pain”. Ind Health. 45 (3): 494–6. PMID 17634699.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Fonte R, Agosti A, Scafa F, Candura SM (2007). “Anaemia and abdominal pain due to occupational lead poisoning”. Haematologica. 92 (2): e13–4. PMID 17405745.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ying XL, Gao ZY, Yan J, Zhang M, Wang J, Xu J; et al. (2018). “Sources, symptoms and characteristics of childhood lead poisoning: experience from a lead specialty clinic in China”. Clin Toxicol (Phila). 56 (6): 397–403. doi:10.1080/15563650.2017.1391392. PMID 29078718.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Huupponen P (2005). “[Muscle weakness, pain, vision disorders, all symptoms of lead poisoning]”. Duodecim. 121 (11): 1185, 1187. PMID 15999973.
- ↑ Kirchgatterer A, Rammer M, Knoflach P (2005). “[Weight loss, abdominal pain and anemia after a holiday abroad–case report of lead poisoning]”. Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 130 (40): 2253–6. doi:10.1055/s-2005-918557. PMID 16208598.
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