Lead toxicity

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Description:

Table of contents

1 Synonyms 2 Cause 3 Population Distribution 4 Effects 5 Symptoms 6 Signs 7 Diagnostic Tests 8 Differential Diagnosis 9 Treatment 10 Expected Outcome 11 Prevention 12 Medical References 13 External Links

Synonyms

Pb toxicity, lead poisoning, Pb poisoning

Cause

• contaminated soil
• food from lead-glazed earthenware
• jewelry
• lead-based paint
• lead fishing weights
• stained glass
• toys
• traditional remedies
• water from lead pipes

Population Distribution

Effects

Symptoms

• fatigue
• foot pain
• hand pain
• headache
• joint pain
• muscle pain
• personality changes
• stomach pain
• worsening school performance

Signs

Diagnostic Tests

• blood tests

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Expected Outcome

Prevention

Medical References

External Links

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov/lead)

Environmental Protection Agency (http://www.epa.gov/lead/index.html)

US Poison Centers (http://www.aapcc.org/allctrlst/comppcclist.htm)