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Lead Poisoning
Definition Poisoning from an overdose of lead.
Symptoms & Signs
- body as a whole
- eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- gastrointestinal
- heart and blood vessels
- nervous system
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• Definition
• Symptoms & Signs
• Poisonous Ingredient
• Where Found
• Home Treatment
• Before Calling Emergency
• Poison Control, or a Local Emergency Number
• What to Expect at the Emergency Room
• Prognosis or Expectations
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• Abdominal Pain
• Agitation
• Appetite - Decreased
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Constipation
• Fatigue
• Headache
• High Blood Pressure
• Joint Pain
• Movement - Uncoordinated
• Muscle Aches
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Poison Control Centers - Emergency Number
• Seizures
• Sleeping Difficulty
• Weakness
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
Review Date : 4/30/2003
Reviewed By : Todd Severson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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