Evaluation of lead levels in children with chronic constipation
Understanding the constipation-lead exposure link is crucial for prevention and intervention. HLL may vary with gender and age due to external lead particles, which is why BLL continues to be a more reliable measure. Healthcare providers should remember to investigate lead exposure risk factors in constipation patients and test BLL when necessary.
Authors
- Abdurrahman Zarif Güney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6956-8820)
- Güzide Doğan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4291-7282)
- Ali Toprak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4471-2790)
Institutions
- Bezmiâlem Vakıf Üniversitesi (TR)
- Biruni University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
- Published
- 2024-11-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.24953/turkjpediatr.2024.4900
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.50