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Occupational lead exposure -- smelting

Occupational lead exposure -- smelting: Introduction

Occupational lead exposure -- smelting: Exposure to lead can occur in people employed in the smelting industry if adequate precautions are not taken. Lead exposure can cause elevated levels of lead in the blood which in turn can cause various symptoms depending on the severity and duration of the exposure. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Occupational lead exposure -- smelting is available below.

Symptoms of Occupational lead exposure -- smelting

• Abdominal pain
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Headache
• more symptoms...»

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Treatments for Occupational lead exposure -- smelting

• Chelation
• Removal of the source of the lead - to avoid further exposure
• Chelation therapy if serious acute ingestion or if blood lead levels are >45mcg/dL
• Management of encephalopathy in a critical care unit with adequate airway protection and supportive therapy
• Long term follow up for detection and management of sequelae such as neurological impairment
• more treatments...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Occupational lead exposure -- smelting:

• Food Allergies & Intolerances: Home Testing:
  • Home Food Allergy Tests
  • Home Food Intolerance Testing
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Occupational lead exposure -- smelting?

• Failure to diagnose Occupational lead exposure -- smelting
• Undiagnosed: Occupational lead exposure -- smelting

Occupational lead exposure -- smelting: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Occupational lead exposure -- smelting:

• Death
• more complications...»

Causes of Occupational lead exposure -- smelting

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Prognosis for Occupational lead exposure -- smelting

Prognosis for Occupational lead exposure -- smelting: Symptoms are often unnoticed unless more serious lead poisoning occurs. Death due to lead poisoning is considered quite rare.

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Occupational lead exposure -- smelting: Broader Related Topics

• Work-related conditions
• Metal exposure-related conditions
• more types...»

Types of Occupational lead exposure -- smelting

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