Peripheral neuropathy lead poisoning

Hunter, B. and G. Wobeser. 1980. Encephalopathy and peripheral neuropathy in lead-poisoned mallard ducks. 

Exposure to lead in adults has been associated with hypertension, nephropathy, decreased hearing acuity, anemia, peripheral neuropathy, and encephalopathy. Onset of symptoms may be slow with chronic exposure. Anemia, common in chronically exposed adults and children, tends to be more severe in children. The life span of red blood cells decreases when lead concentrations in blood increase. In the past, the morphology of various blood cells was used to diagnose lead poisoning. Zero content is allowed in food (Food and Drug Administration). 

Answer E. The profile of lead toxicity includes decreased heme synthesis, anemia, nephropathy, and peripheral neuropathy, the last leading to foot drop or wrist drop. Garlic breath and watery stools are associated with arsenic poisoning. Chronic gingivitis and loose teeth are features of mercury poisoning. 

Malaise and abdominal pain Peripheral neuropathy and muscular weakness ii. Skin changes (hyperpigmentation and dermatitis) v. Mees lines transverse bands on the fingemniln d. Complications squamous cell carcinoma of jhe-skin and lung 4. Lead poisoning (plumbism)... 

Chronic lead poisoning Chronic inorganic lead poisoning (plumbism) is much more common than the acute form. Signs include peripheral neuropathy (wrist drop is character-... 

Fullerton, P.M. (1966). Chronic peripheral neuropathy produced by lead poisoning in guinea pigs. J. Neuropath. E cptl. Neurol. 25, 214-236. 

Anku, V.D. and Harris, J.W. (1974). Peripheral neuropathy and lead poisoning in a child with sickle-cell anemia. ]. Pediatr. (St. Louis), 85, 337-340 Ashworth, A. and Millward, D.J. (1986). Catch-up growth in children. Nutr. Rev., 44, 157-163... 

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