Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can lead poisoning stop the growth of a 3 year old or will they continue to grow but a slower paste please help me please ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: Lead poisoning does not affect physical growth of the child. Your child will grow at his normal rate.
Answered 6/5/2013
5.3k views
Depends on situation: The problems of lead toxicity have declined over the years as we have removed lead from paints & gasoline lowering exposures. Most lead exposures found today have little effect on growth.However, some kids with high exposures & high levels show suppressed blood formation, growth, health & can have neurological disorders & die. Proper followup and treatment are important for any elevated levels.
Answered 2/3/2013
5.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are these symptoms of? Lethargy, slowness, grim outlook
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
On 100mcg of Levothyroxine but still feel sluggish, anxious, mental slowness, and lack of motivation. Possible other underlying issues?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Help! need to know if there's a mental issue or slowness that can cause a speech impediment, such as not being able to form words?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can slowness/difficulty in reading come from lack of detailed reading (looking at headings, titles, skimming/not reading content often) or dyslexia?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I m 21 year old having headaches nausea heaviness in eyes slowness in hand feet movement fatigue shortness in breath panic condition racing heart ????
Can writing on your skin with pen cause lead poisoning?Because I've done it for years now and feel fine but if it can cause it of course i'll stop it
I'm 23 years old just how serious is lead poisoning and got any home remedies?
Could I have lead poisoning if I grew up in an old house, like everybody else did, years ago?
Can Perioral Dermatotis around mouth area for an eight years old be linked to use of Fluoride tooth paste? It seems to get better once we stop Fluoride tooth paste ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
