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==Diagnosis==
===Symptoms===
The symptoms of chronic lead poisoning include neurological problems, such as
reduced cognitive abilities
*[[Nausea]]
*[[Abdominal pain]]
*[[Irritability]]
*[[Insomnia]]
*[[Mettalic taste]]
*excess [[lethargy]]
*[[Hyperactivity]]
*[[Chest pain]]
* [[headache]]
* [[seizure]]
* [[coma]]
There are also associated gastrointestinal problems, such as
* [[constipation]]
* [[diarrhea]]
* [[vomiting]]
* [[poor appetite]]
* [[weight loss]]
Other associated effects are
* [[anemia]]
* kidney problems
* reproductive problems
===Physical examination===
* [[Burton's line]]
* [[Peripheral neuropathy]]
* [[Wrist drop]]
* [[learning disability]]
===Laboratory tests===
* Basophilic stippling of red blood cells
* [[Iron deficiency anemia]] (microcytosis and hypochromia)
* Elevated serum lead levels
* K-fluorescent X-ray metering can measure bone-lead.
Shown below is an image depicting basophilic stippling in a blood smear of a patient with lead poisoning.<br>
[[File:Lead poisoning - blood film.jpg|Basophilic stippling in a blood smear of a patient with lead poisoning]]


==Differentiating X from other Diseases==
==Differentiating X from other Diseases==

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