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Table 7 Prevalence of symptoms associated with lead poisoning

From: A quantitative analysis of chronic exposure of selected heavy metals in a model diet in a CKD hotspot in Sri Lanka

Symptom

Percentage reported

Joint and muscle pain

40

Fatigue and Irritability

35

Dyspepsia

34

Numbness or tingling in the extremities

26

Headache

25

Constipation

15

Difficulties with memory or concentration

14

Hearing loss

14

Loss of appetite

14

Sleep problems

14

Abdominal pain

7

Nausea

5

Colic

3

Seizures

2

Mood disorders

1

Wrist/foot drop

0