What are the Side effects of eating lead?

Short-term exposure:

- Abdominal pain

- Nausea

- Vomiting

- Diarrhea

- Constipation

- Headache

- Dizziness

- Fatigue

- Irritability

- Confusion

Long-term exposure:

- Brain damage

- Kidney damage

- Liver damage

- Reproductive problems

- Infertility

- Developmental delays in children

- Increased risk of cancer

Exposure to lead can be particularly harmful to children, as their developing bodies are more susceptible to the effects of lead.

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