what are the symptoms of lead poisoning?

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What are the symptoms of lead poisoning in adult men?

Answer 1

Numerous lead poisoning symptoms are associated with the ingestion of lead and different systems of the body are affected.
Lead is a metal that is found in drinking water, lead based paint and plumbing materials. Although the ingestion of lead can make infants and young children ill, many children with acute lead poisoning do not look sick.

Once ingested, lead is absorbed and stored in many tissues and organs in the body via the bloodstream. The liver, kidneys, brain, teeth and bones are the most susceptible tissues and organs. Abdominal pain and cramping are usually the first effects of lead poisoning.

Lead Poisoning Symptoms Include:

Decreased appetite, nausea and vomiting
Decreased energy and fatigue
Irritability and hyperactivity
Headaches
Constipation or diarrhea
Loss of recently acquired developmental skills (in young children)
Anemia or low blood counts
Decreased IQ
Memory problems and learning disabilities
Reduced coordination
Premature birth and low birth weight
Miscarriages
Many people with mild lead poisoning have no symptoms. When lead poisoning signs manifest themselves, lead poisoning can be reversed by medical treatment and/or by eliminating exposure.

Answer 2

Symptoms in adults include unexplained changes in mood or personality, changes in sleep patterns, inability to concentrate, decreased sex drive, memory loss, irritability, poor coordination, weakness in hands and feet, headaches, convulsions, paralysis, and coma. Severe symptoms of acute lead poisoning can include seizures, unconsciousness, paralysis, or swelling in the brain. However, exposure to such a high level of lead is not common. If you experience these symptoms, seek emergency medical care.

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Lead poisoning

Alternative Names:
Plumbism



Symptoms:
There are many possible symptoms of lead poisoning. Lead can affect many different parts of the body. Over time, even low levels of lead exposure can harm a child's mental development. The possible health problems get worse as the level of lead in the blood gets higher. Possible complications include:

Reduced IQ
Slowed body growth
Hearing problems
Behavior or attention problems
Failure at school
Kidney damage
The symptoms of lead poisoning may include:

Irritability
Aggressive behavior
Low appetite and energy
Difficulty sleeping
Headaches
Reduced sensations
Loss of previous developmental skills (in young children)
Anemia
Constipation
Abdominal pain and cramping (usually the first sign of a high, toxic dose of lead poison)
Very high levels may cause vomiting, staggering gait, muscle weakness, seizures, or coma

Answer 4

"Symptoms of lead poisoning can be very vague and may include irritability, mood changes, weight loss, lack of energy, vomiting, constipation, or stomach pain. In many cases there are no symptoms."

Answer 5

you will feel tired, change of skin color (light yellowish), dark grey to black foam at the gum, head ache, dizziness, indigestion, vomiting, demaging of the central and peripheal nervous system and after many years also kidney failure. ( all of the above can be symptoms resulting all at once or single too.)
if you suspect suffering of a lead poisoning you should go to the er instantly!
good luck

Answer 6

Lift your upper lip and look and see if there is a blue line across the top of your teeth on your gum.

Answer 7

weakness. impotence ,yellow skin,go to a doc and get it checked I have a degree in lead paint removal and they are really not a cure

Answer 8

anxiety and depression are some of them..lethargy and the inability to think and recall...like a "brain fog"...no energy and a greatly reduced capacity to learn or even think analytically..