What symptom does child lead exceed standard have

summary

Children are more prone to lead than adults. Moreover, there are more and more lead poisoning cases in children. According to the survey, about 7.35% - 10.45% of children's blood lead levels in 15 cities in China are higher than or equal to 100 μ g / L. So, what are the symptoms of excessive lead in children?

What symptom does child lead exceed standard have

First: the level of lead in a child's blood should not exceed 99 micrograms per liter. If the lead content is between 100-199 μ g, it belongs to hyperplumbemia; 200-249 μ g, it belongs to mild lead poisoning; 250-449 μ g, it belongs to moderate lead poisoning; if it is higher than 450 μ g, it belongs to severe lead poisoning.

Second: for children, the symptoms of excessive lead are usually manifested in the nervous system and growth and development. Children are prone to inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, irritability, habit of gnawing fingers and other phenomena. Lead will also affect the absorption of calcium, iron, zinc and other trace elements, children prone to calcium, iron deficiency or anemia symptoms.

Third: if lead exceeds the standard seriously, children will have growth retardation, decreased immunity, stomachache, leg pain and other symptoms. More serious, the symptoms of excessive lead are coma, convulsion, etc., and there will be lead poisoning, encephalopathy, liver and kidney injury and other systemic failure. Children can also die as a result.

matters needing attention

Lead poisoning is occult and progressive. It can be checked by blood lead. If blood lead increases by 100 micrograms, the child's IQ will drop by 6 to 7 points, and his height will drop by 1.3 cm. Therefore, parents can pay attention to observe whether their baby has the symptoms of excessive lead. If you find that there is, you should take the baby to the hospital to check the blood lead.