Diagnosis,Evaluation, and Treatment of Lead Poisoning in General Population |
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| Authors: | Herman Sunil D’souza Sebestina Anita Dsouza Geraldine Menezes Thuppil Venkatesh |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Biotechnology, MLSC, Manipal University, Manipal, India;(2) Department of Occupational Therapy, Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, India;(3) St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore, India |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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| Keywords: | Lead exposure Blood lead level Chelation ZPP d-penicillamine |
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