Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Lead Poisoning in General Population

Among the heavy metals, lead still remains the major toxic pollutant of the environment. Human exposure to lead can occur through numerous pathways including air, food, dust, soil, and water. In the present study 14 lead poisoned patients with non-occupational lead exposure were evaluated. They were...

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Published in:Indian journal of clinical biochemistry 2011-04, Vol.26 (2), p.197-201
Main Authors: D’souza, Herman Sunil, Dsouza, Sebestina Anita, Menezes, Geraldine, Venkatesh, Thuppil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Blood tests
Chelation therapy
Chemistry/Food Science
Human exposure
Lead poisoning
Life Sciences
Medical diagnosis
Medical research
Medical treatment
Medicine, Experimental
Microbiology
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Pathology
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Summary:Among the heavy metals, lead still remains the major toxic pollutant of the environment. Human exposure to lead can occur through numerous pathways including air, food, dust, soil, and water. In the present study 14 lead poisoned patients with non-occupational lead exposure were evaluated. They were followed up and compared against the controls with no history of lead exposure. The patients had high blood lead levels and symptoms of weakness, dizziness, abdominal pain, generalized body ache, loss of appetite, and anxiety. Repeated course of chelation therapy helped to bring down their body burden of lead. Alternative sources for lead exposure can cause severe lead poisoning in general population. Screening and medical management of such individuals is very important to identify and eliminate sources of lead. The treatment and management requires a thorough medical evaluation and environmental intervention.
ISSN:0970-1915
0974-0422
DOI:10.1007/s12291-011-0122-6