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.