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Abdominal pain in lead workers.

J Dahlgren

    Archives of Environmental Health
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Abdominal pain in lead smelter workers may persist even after lead exposure ends and blood lead levels normalize. This pain can occur at lower lead levels, suggesting it

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Toxicology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Lead exposure in smelter workers is a significant occupational health concern.
    • Excessive lead absorption can lead to various health issues, including gastrointestinal symptoms.
    • Abdominal pain is a commonly reported symptom in lead-intoxicated individuals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the characteristics and persistence of abdominal pain in lead smelter workers.
    • To investigate the correlation between blood lead levels and the occurrence/persistence of abdominal pain.
    • To determine if abdominal pain can serve as an indicator for removal from lead exposure.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective evaluation of 34 lead smelter workers with excessive lead absorption.

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  • Monitoring of abdominal pain symptoms and blood lead levels over time.
  • Analysis of pain persistence in relation to lead exposure cessation and blood lead levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Abdominal pain was present in 27 out of 34 workers.
    • Fifteen workers experienced persistent abdominal pain for up to 29 months post-exposure, with some showing normalized blood lead levels.
    • No direct correlation was found between blood lead levels and the persistence of abdominal pain.
    • Abdominal pain occurred at blood lead levels below 80 microgram/100 ml in 23 workers, and between 40-60 microgram/100 ml in 4 patients with persistent pain.

    Conclusions:

    • Lead-induced abdominal pain is a sensitive indicator of lead intoxication.
    • Abdominal pain may persist long after lead exposure ceases and blood lead levels decrease.
    • Abdominal pain, irrespective of current blood lead levels, should be considered a criterion for removing workers from lead exposure.