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Lead Poisoning Test Kit

TestMyHormones.com is proud to offer our patients Lead and Mercury Testing using our MineralCheck Test.  This comprehensive test uses a very small hair sample to test for lead and mercury levels in addition to other toxins and minerals.  Using one simple test you can measure and know your lead, mercury and mineral levels in the privacy of your own home.

Fast Facts: Lead Poisoning

  • Lead poisoning is the most common metal poisoning found today.

  • Lead is still present in many residential and industrial setting.

  • Children are most susceptible to lead poisoning.

  • Lead intoxication can occur by the breathing or ingestion of lead.

  • Lead poisoning can lead to damage of the brain, kidneys, nerves and blood cells.

  • Even small amounts of lead can remain in the body for years after exposure.

  • Chances of health problems go up the longer you have a high level of lead in your body.  This is why early detection is so important.

Symptoms of Lead Exposure

  • Tiredness

  • Irritability

  • Muscle weakness and Joint Pain

  • Headaches

  • Stomachaches and Cramps

  • Vomiting

  • Seizures

  • Hair Loss

  • Anemia

  • Behavior problems in children

  • Attention deficit and learning problems in children

  • Renal (Kidney) Insufficiency

How Can I Be Exposed To Lead?

  • Paint from residential properties build in the 1970's or before.  This risk increases when the actions such as sand-blasting, sanding, scraping, torching, pipe cutting or other forms of renovation are used.

  • Paint from industrial properties.  Lead is still used in industrial paint due to its anticorrosion properties.

  • Storage batteries which account for about 70% of current lead use.

  • Soldering that is used for electrical devices and metals.

  • Hand to mouth ingestion common to children that are playing outside.

  • Other exposure risks include pottery, ink pigments, and metal pipes.

Children And Lead Poisoning

  • 4% of children in the United States have lead poisoning.

  • Lead poisoning can lead to behavioral issues and a fall in IQ.

  • Children (especially toddlers) that live in older building and are touching the floor and putting their hands in their mouths have an increased risk of lead poisoning.

  • Paint chips pose a high risk for lead poisoning in children.

  • In The New England Journal Of Medicine, April 17, 2003 issue it was found that even children with low levels of lead can have intellectual impairment.

  • Children tent to absorb a high amount of lead than adults.

  • Children tend to be more susceptible to the adverse neurologic and developmental effects of lead than adults.

  • Nutritional deficiencies of iron or calcium prevalent in children may aid in lead absorption.

  • Agents are available to remove lead when levels are high.

Medical Abstracts Regarding Lead Poisoning

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