How to treat high lead levels in young children

Patient's question:

My daughter is 4 years old and has a blood lead level of 83. How should I treat it? It was checked in July this year for trace elements, and the result was 83. About the previous treatment and its effectiveness: I didn't pay much attention to it. Assistance: How should I treat it—is it better to use medication or dietary supplements? How about Lide Xiaping (lead removal)?

Doctor's answer:

Blood lead refers to the content of lead in the blood being lower than the normal value of blood lead levels. If blood lead is too high, it indicates a recurrence of lead poisoning. Lead poisoning can cause a series of abnormalities in the nervous system, blood system, and digestive system of the body, disrupting normal bodily functions.
China's national blood lead diagnosis standard: Equal to or greater than 100 micrograms per liter indicates lead poisoning. Normal blood lead levels range from 0 to 99 micrograms per liter. 83 is within the normal range, so there is no need to take oral lead-extracting drugs. In the future, pay attention to increasing the intake of lead-containing foods and ensuring that toys and tableware meet qualified standards.

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