Kidney Damage

Kidney damage caused by lead might manifest as protein in the urine (albuminuria), elevated blood pressure, or a higher risk of gout. Lead levels should be examined in people who appear to have kidney disease, high blood pressure, or gout.

How does lead poisoning damage the body's organs?

The most serious danger is to brain development, which can result in irreversible damage. Higher levels can harm both children and adults' kidneys and nervous systems. Seizures, unconsciousness, and death have all been linked to high levels of lead.

Which portion of the body is the most vulnerable to lead poisoning?

When it comes to lead poisoning, the brain is the most vulnerable organ (Cleveland et al., 2008). Lead has a significant impact on synapse formation in the cerebral cortex of a developing child's brain.

Is it possible for the body to absorb lead?

Lead can enter your body by inhalation (breathing) or ingestion (eating). Lead is not absorbed through the skin (save for certain organic lead compounds not covered by the standard, such as tetraethyl lead).

How can lead go into your body?

Lead is largely absorbed into the body through inhalation and ingestion. Adults are mostly exposed to lead today via inhaling lead-containing dust and fumes at work or from lead-related hobbies. Lead enters the bloodstream through the lungs, where it can affect many of the body's organ systems.

Is lead poisoning a lifelong condition?

It is responsible for over 10% of intellectual disability caused by unknown reasons, and it can lead to behavioral issues. Some of the consequences are irreversible. Anemia, convulsions, coma, or death may occur in severe cases. Lead poisoning can be caused by breathing contaminated air, drinking contaminated water, breathing contaminated dust, eating contaminated food, or using contaminated consumer products.