What are the symptons of lead paint poisoning?

You may not notice any symptoms at first. The effects are easy to miss and may seem related to other conditions.

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"You may not notice any symptoms at first. The effects are easy to miss and may seem related to other conditions.

In children, symptoms can include:

• Slightly lower intelligence and smaller size compared to children of the same age.
• Behavior problems, such as acting angry, moody, or hyperactive.
• Learning problems.
• Lack of energy, and not feeling hungry.
• In adults, lead poisoning can cause:
• Changes in behavior, mood, personality, and sleep patterns.
• Memory loss and trouble thinking clearly.
• Weakness and muscle problems.
• Headaches.

Severe cases can cause seizures, paralysis, and coma.

Nausea can also be a symptom in adults who are working to strip lead-based paint and creating fine lead dust and fumes. Safe lead-paint removal methods are becoming more and more available to eliminate this poisoning. Speedheaterâ„¢ Infrared Paint Remover controls dust and does not release toxic lead fumes

ALL children living in buildings built before 1978 should have their blood tested regularly for lead. Their body organs (especially their brain and nervous system) are developing and can be irreversibly damaged unless treatment is given to eliminate the lead immediately.