Plumbism--a mimicker of common childhood symptoms.

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dc.contributor.authorKalra, Ven_US
dc.contributor.authorGulati, Sen_US
dc.contributor.authorChitralekha, K Ten_US
dc.contributor.authorPande, Pen_US
dc.contributor.authorMakhijani, S Den_US
dc.contributor.authorSharma, C Sen_US
dc.date.accessioned2000-02-01en_US
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-30T11:45:35Z
dc.date.available2000-02-01en_US
dc.date.available2009-05-30T11:45:35Z
dc.date.issued2000-02-01en_US
dc.description.abstractLead poisoning is a preventable entity that can affect almost every system of the body. Its toxic effects range from subtle common childhood symptoms to even death. In a prospective study forty six children with at least one symptom compatible with plumbism were enrolled after screening patients attending medical services at AIIMS. The work-up included a detailed clinical history and examination including intelligence quotient (IQ) and behaviour. Blood lead levels were estimated in all with due precautions. Their ages ranged from 2.5 to 18 years and M:F ratio was 2:1. The common symptoms included unexplained recurrent colic (39), anorexia (21), sporadic vomiting and constipation (13), pigmented gum lines (11), growth failure (11), history of pica (9) etc. None of the children had acceptable blood lead levels (< 10 micrograms/dl). Ninety three per cent children had levels > 20 micrograms/dl and 47.8% had > 45 micrograms/dl. Statistically significant correlation with blood lead levels was seen with most symptoms. Plumbism can mimic common childhood illnesses and should be investigated in children with a clinically compatible profile. Community awareness with regard to pica reduction may be an important preventive measure. This silent epidemic needs to be aggressively tackled by a multipronged approach.en_US
dc.description.affiliationDepartment of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKalra V, Gulati S, Chitralekha KT, Pande P, Makhijani SD, Sharma CS. Plumbism--a mimicker of common childhood symptoms. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2000 Feb; 67(2): 81-6en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/80001
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.source.urihttps://medind.nic.in/icb/icbai.shtmlen_US
dc.subject.meshAdolescenten_US
dc.subject.meshChilden_US
dc.subject.meshChild, Preschoolen_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
dc.subject.meshInfanten_US
dc.subject.meshLead Poisoning --diagnosisen_US
dc.subject.meshMaleen_US
dc.subject.meshProspective Studiesen_US
dc.titlePlumbism--a mimicker of common childhood symptoms.en_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
dc.typeResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'ten_US
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