Table 6.
Generalized clinical symptoms of Pb poisoning in humans.
| SL No. | Body Organ/System | Clinical Symptoms of Pb Poisoning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eyes | Blindness of parts of visual field |
| Hallucinations | ||
| 2 | Ears | Hearing loss |
| 3 | Mouth | Unusual taste |
| Slurred speech | ||
| Blue line along the gum | ||
| 4 | Kidney | Structural damage and failure |
| Changes in the excretory function | ||
| 5 | Liver | Jaundice |
| Lead-induced oxidative stress | ||
| Decreased liver function | ||
| Microvesicular and macrovesicular steatosis | ||
| Hemosiderosis and cholestasis | ||
| 6 | Skin | Pallor and/or lividity |
| 7 | Central nervous system (CNS) | Insomnia |
| Loss of appetite | ||
| Decreased libido | ||
| Depression | ||
| Irritability | ||
| Cognitive deficits | ||
| Memory loss | ||
| Headache | ||
| Personality changes | ||
| Delirium | ||
| Coma | ||
| Encephalopathy | ||
| 8 | Reproductive organs | Sperm dysfunctions |
| Pregnancy complications | ||
| Preterm birth | ||
| 9 | Abdomen/Stomach | Pain |
| Nausea | ||
| Diarrhoea | ||
| Constipation | ||
| 10 | Blood | Anaemia |
| 11 | General | Malaise |
| Fatigue | ||
| Weight loss | ||
| 12 | Neuro- muscular | Tremor |
| Pain | ||
| Delayed reaction times | ||
| Loss of coordination | ||
| Convulsions | ||
| Foot or ankle drop | ||
| Seizers | ||
| Weakness | ||
| 13 | Bones | Mineralizing bones and teeth |
| Decreased bone density |