Can lead poisoning cause hypoglycemia?
Symptoms Lead poisoning usually does not cause noticeable symptoms. Most lead poisoning comes from low levels of exposure over a long period of time. The major organ systems affected are the central nervous system, gastrointestinal (digestive) tract, and the renal system (urinary tract). Chronic lead exposure may cause the following symptoms. General physical symptoms in children and adults (usually seen when lead poisoning levels are severe) Stomachaches, cramping, constipation, or diarrhea Nausea, vomiting Persistent, unexplained fatigue Headache Muscle weakness Higher rates of tooth decay Children with chronic low blood lead levels who may not have obvious symptoms of lead poisoning may show slightly lower intelligence and be smaller in size than children their age who do not have low to moderate levels of lead poisoning. A recent study showed that declines in IQ can even be seen in children with blood lead concentrations below 10 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood (10 µg/dL), the level of concern defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. 11 Chronic exposure to lead may also cause behavioral problems in these children. Behavioral symptoms in children Irritability or aggressiveness Hyperactivity, being easily distracted, impulsiveness Learning difficulties Lethargy or less interest in play Loss of appetite Behavioral symptoms in adults Unexplained changes in mood or personality Changes in sleep patterns Inability to concentrate Decreased sex drive Memory loss Irritability Neurological symptoms (caused by effects of lead on the nervous system) Poor coordination Weakness in hands and feet Headaches Convulsions Paralysis Coma Diagnosing lead poisoning can be difficult because many other conditions cause similar symptoms. Severe symptoms of acute lead poisoning can include seizures, unconsciousness, paralysis, or swelling in the brain. However, exposure to such a high level of lead is not common. 1 If you experience these symptoms, seek emergency medical care.
Did lead poisoning cause the fall of the Roman Empire?
Unlikely.ScienceShot: Did Lead Poisoning Bring Down Ancient Rome? “While the lead contamination was measureable, the team says the levels were unlikely high enough to be harmful, ruling out tap water as a major culprit in Rome's demise.”Lead poisoning and the fall of Rome “Back in 1983, a Canadian research scientist, Jerome Nriagu, examined evidence of the diets of 30 Roman emperors and "usurpers" who reigned between 30 B.C. and 220 A.D. Nriagu concluded that 19 "had a predilection to the lead-tainted" food and wine popular then and probably suffered from lead poisoning, as well as a form of gout.”“Scarborough wrote that Nriagu's basic premise couldn't be trusted because of sloppy work. He also concluded that the Romans were aware of the harm lead could cause, that lead poisoning wasn't endemic in their society and that Rome did not fall because of it.”“Yet French researcher Hugo Delile and his team, reporting in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2014, concluded that such concentrations were "unlikely to have been truly harmful." The group also claimed that enough criticism of Nriagu's theory had been amassed over three decades to largely debunk it. "Lead is no longer seen as the prime culprit of Rome’s demise," Delile wrote.”In short - Romans got too much lead, but not enough to wreak havoc. Organic lead salts are far worse than metallic lead. The “lead paint” of modern times had “lead carbonate.”The fatal attraction of lead - BBC News describes the “sweet salts” of lead. All poisonous.
Should I be worried about lead poisoning?
I live in a 100 year old apartment. It's pretty well maintained, but my landlord has recently renovated. I've lived here for about 3 years. I have some very mild symptoms, but these could be symptoms of other things--such as depression, stress. Where could I go to get tested (please be specific)?
Can a cat get lead poisoning by being shot with a pellet gun?
long term exposure is required... hope the kitty recovers and the shooter is prosecuted.
Firearm lead poisoning?
Hi yesterday i went shooting and i shot bullets with lead on the tips of them i washed my hands after I went and took a shower but now I am feeling allitle sick and feeling like I have bad anxiety or lead poisoning I did not ingest lead I washed my hands and took a shower I also cleaned my firearms but I washed my hands afterward. Am I just being paranoid I only go to the gun range once every 2 weeks and the range is outdoors so am I just making myself crazy or what?
Can 100LL avgas give you lead poisoning?
I work at a FBO as a line tech, dispatcher, and sometimes ATC...this guy came in and told me with as much fuel as I've been exposed to I'll be lucky to have kids later on in life, would probably die young, etc. Now, I know this guy was tryin' to get a rise outta me but exactly what are the risks associated if any? He told me he was dead serious and that I should listen to him and quit my job. The nerve! (And yeah, I told this guy to put a cap on it before I shoved the fuel nozzle somewhere where lead poisoning was the least of his worries.)
Could I have lead or other poisoning from a bb pellet?
I was shot when I was 10 years old (now 34) they left the bb in me stating it would come out naturally. I just found out that it is still in me. I have been extremely sick. Can this bb be poisoning even possible lead poisoning and if so what tests can the doctors do to determine that?
What if lead gets into my blood? Would I get lead poisoning if I write on my arm using ball pen every day?
its pen first of all, and second of all..they dont use lead for that type of thing anymore... for pencils they use graphite now, and pens... its just ink.