Question

What are the effects of lead poisoning?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Requires a medical diagnosis

Symptoms include developmental delays, abdominal pain, neurological changes and irritability. At very high levels, it can be fatal.

Can have no symptoms, but people may experience:

Pain areas: in the abdomen or joints

Gastrointestinal: constipation, nausea, or vomiting

Developmental: learning disability or slow growth

Whole body: fatigue or loss of appetite

Behavioural: hyperactivity or irritability

Also common: baby colic, headache, insomnia, or memory loss

Lead also causes long-term harm in adults, including increased risk of high blood pressure and kidney damage. Exposure of pregnant women to high levels of lead can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and low birth weight