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Lead poisoning disease |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Alternative Names: |
| Plumbism |
| Treatment: |
For long-term exposure:
In cases where someone has potentially eaten toxic doses of lead in a short period of time, the following treatments might be done:
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| Expectations (prognosis): |
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The outlook varies depending on the severity of toxicity. People with mildly elevated lead levels often recover without problems. However, even mild lead poisoning in children can cause permanent mental deficits. People with higher lead levels have an increased risk of long-lasting health impairments and must be followed carefully. Children who have had acute encephalopathy from lead exposure have a much more guarded outlook. |
| Complications: |
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A possible complication is acute encephalopathy (brain disease). |
| Calling your health care provider: |
| Call your health care provider or local poison control center if signs of lead poisoning exist. |
Lead testing |
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