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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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