Question 1

why is egg white used as an antidote for lead and mercurial poisoning ?

Accepted Answer

Bind organic mercury: It has been written that the first aid for an ingestion of an organic form mercury is to give milk and egg whites to bind up as much of the organic mercury as possible. Presumably, the person would then try to vomit to get the milk - egg white - mercury mix out of his stomach. Not sure if anyone has proven this.

Question 2

how should you treat lead poisoning?

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Investigate: First, investigate the environment and try to determine where th lead came from. If the poisoning is severe, IV medications (chelating agents) can help bring it down.

Question 3

what to do if i have lead poisoning?

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M.D. visit: Lead is an environmental toxin and measurements of high levels in the bloodstream require treatment. Avoiding the source of lead, having your home and water supply inspected for possibly sources may be completed by the health department. 
Please check with your doctor for treatment recommendations based on the level in your bloodstream. I hope this helps.

Question 4

how to know if you have lead poisoning?

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Blood test: Lead poisoning has a very long list of possible symptoms and can be confused with other illnesses.  If you have had a history of chronic lead exposure, or are concerned, just have a simple blood test done.

Question 5

can i die from lead poisoning if i ignore it?

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May become ill: Lead poisoning in adults commonly causes headache, memory loss, anemia, and defects in the nervous system that can lead to muscle weakness. High enough levels of lead may even be lethal. For this reason, lead poisoning should not be ignored and can be treated by a physician.

Question 6

what happens after lead poisoning is treated?

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It depends.: This depends on how much exposure to lead there was.  Damage/effects to kidneys and blood are reversible, but effects on the central nervous system are not.  If a person has lead encephalopathy when chelation therapy is started, permanent brain damage, like cerebral palsey is a frequent consequence.  Cancer, stroke, heart disease, hypertension, psychiatric effects, and shorter life span also occur.

Question 7

why is lead poisoning considered so dangerous?

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Many bad effects: Lead poisoning can cause headaches, abdominal pain, anemia, loss of vision, and dementia. In children, it can interfere with their ability to learn.

Question 8

how to determine if i might have lead poisoning?

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Blood tests: Blood lead levels are available through many labs. Xrays of the long bones may may reveal past lead exposure with characteristic lead lines.

Question 9

what are the different effects of lead poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: The three major systems affected by lead are - the brain, gastrointestinal and hemopoesis (bone marrow and peripheral blood). Bones is another body tissue that can be affected. Brain damage will be manifested with mental retardation of different degree. Gastrointestinal - constipation, if acutely poisoned, vomiting, pain. Blood - anemia.

Question 10

could i get lead poisoning from microwaving glazed cups from mexico?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Pottery may contain lead in the glaze.  It is not advisable to eat or drink from them.  Regular use could cause lead poisoning and is definitely not advisable if you are pregnant or for children.

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