Lead Poisoning

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects Adults
Children
Pregnant women
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Plumbism
gptkbp:cause Hypertension
Encephalopathy
Miscarriage
Growth retardation
Peripheral neuropathy
Colic
Renal failure
Death (in severe cases)
Behavioral problems
Blue line on gums
Foot drop
Premature birth
Reduced IQ (in children)
Wrist drop
gptkbp:causedBy Exposure to lead
gptkbp:complication High blood pressure
Kidney damage
Cognitive impairment
Hearing loss
Infertility
gptkbp:diagnosedBy Blood lead level test
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Ancient_Rome
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lead Poisoning
gptkbp:ICD-10_code T56.0
gptkbp:notableCase gptkb:Flint_water_crisis
gptkbp:prevention Elimination of lead sources
Public health regulations
gptkbp:riskFactor Occupational exposure
Contaminated water
Imported toys
Living in old houses with lead paint
Traditional medicines
gptkbp:symptom gptkb:anemia
Fatigue
Headache
Constipation
Irritability
Abdominal pain
Memory problems
Developmental delay (in children)
Encephalopathy (in severe cases)
Learning difficulties (in children)
Seizures (in severe cases)
gptkbp:treatment Chelation therapy
Removal from lead source
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:This_Addiction
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7