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Can Lead Poisoning Cause Severe Hand Cramps ?

Can lead poisoning cause severe hand cramps?
posted on Wed, 7 Jul 2010
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Hi lea!
Welcome to HCm.lead poisioning per se doesn't cause symptoms.High levels of cumulative lead levels cause symptoms- Stomachaches, cramping, constipation, or diarrhea, Nausea, vomiting, Persistent, unexplained fatigue, Headache, Muscle weakness.Lead toxicity is more than 10 micrograms/dl of blood.contact your physician if you suffer lead toxicity.
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Can Lead Poisoning Cause Severe Hand Cramps ?

Hi lea! Welcome to HCm.lead poisioning per se doesn t cause symptoms.High levels of cumulative lead levels cause symptoms- Stomachaches, cramping, constipation, or diarrhea, Nausea, vomiting, Persistent, unexplained fatigue, Headache, Muscle weakness.Lead toxicity is more than 10 micrograms/dl of blood.contact your physician if you suffer lead toxicity.