A Case of Lead Poisoning, Presenting with Non-Specific Symptoms, In A Middle-Aged Male
Lead poisoning, though increasingly rare in the developed world, remains a diagnostic challenge due to its nonspecific clinical presentation. This case describes a 35-year-old male presenting with non-specific symptoms , later diagnosed as chronic lead toxicity secondary to prolonged ingestion of a contaminated herbal medication. This report emphasizes the importance of a detailed history and high clinical suspicion in patients with unexplained anemia and gastrointestinal symptoms..
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-08-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17048585
- Primary Topic
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00