Pathophysiological Effects of Lead Poisoning -Flowchart
Pathophysiological Effects of Lead Poisoning -Flowchart Pathophysiological Effects of Lead Poisoning Pathophysiological Effects of Lead Poisoning
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Ingestion of lead by child

Ingestion of lead by child

Ingestion of lead by child

UpArrow Intracranial pressure

UpArrow Intracranial pressure

UpArrow Intracranial pressure

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Blocks normal RBC formation

Blocks normal RBC formation

Blocks normal RBC formation

Damages proximal tubules

Damages proximal tubules

Damages proximal tubules

Permanent, irreversible neurologic damage:


Seizures
Learning disabilities
Hyperactivity
Mental retardation
Blindness
Paralysis
Coma, death

Permanent, irreversible neurologic damage:


Seizures
Learning disabilities
Hyperactivity
Mental retardation
Blindness
Paralysis
Coma, death

Permanent, irreversible neurologic damage:

irreversible irreversible


Seizures
Learning disabilities
Hyperactivity
Mental retardation
Blindness
Paralysis
Coma, death


Seizures
Learning disabilities
Hyperactivity
Mental retardation
Blindness
Paralysis
Coma, death


Anemia (reversible)


Anemia (reversible)


Anemia (reversible)


Anemia (reversible)


Glycosuria (reversible)
Proteinuria (reversible)
Ketonuria (reversible)


Glycosuria (reversible)
Proteinuria (reversible)
Ketonuria (reversible)


Glycosuria (reversible)
Proteinuria (reversible)
Ketonuria (reversible)


Glycosuria (reversible)
Proteinuria (reversible)
Ketonuria (reversible)

End

End

End

Absorption of lead into body tissues

Absorption of lead into body tissues

Absorption of lead into body tissues

Central nervous system

Central nervous system

Central nervous system

Hematologic system

Hematologic system

Hematologic system

Renal system

Renal system

Renal system