How To Treat Lead Poisoning

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Lead Poisoning [WebMD]

  • Remove the individual from the lead source(s).
  • See a doctor
  • Eat lots of iron. Lead binds to the iron and the body excretes it.
  • If lead levels are extremely high, chelation therapy, which flushes chemicals through the kidneys and remove the lead, may be advised.

Lead Poisoning [WebMD]

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