One of the worst parts about lead poisoning is that it is hard to recognize the lead poisoning symptoms before it is already too late. Most of the time, you will not notice any symptoms until the lead poisoning levels are very high.
To understand the symptoms, it is important to know what parts of the body are affected by the poisoning. The biggest threat, and most common point of attack for the poisoning is the central nervous system. Lead poisoning also attacks the digestive tract and urinary tract.
Because lead poisoning usually evolves from low levels of exposure over a long period of time, detecting lead poisoning symptoms can be very difficult. Here are some of the things to look for:
- Tooth decay at a high rate
- Cramping
- Stomachaches
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Muscle weakness
Sometimes, just knowing your loved ones normal behavior, and recognizing changes in their behavior may help you identify symptoms of lead poisoning. In children, if your child suddenly starts to become very hyper, or he/she loses interest in eating and playing, you should think about getting them checked out. You can also watch the behavior of adults to try and pick out symptoms. Adults may begin to lose the ability to remember things, have drastic mood swings, and experience sleeping problems.
Please, if you know of any other lead poisoning symptoms that you would like to share, leave a comment. Prevention through education!
