Patient's question:
The child has been crying non-stop recently and isn't eating much. Why is it necessary to check the child's blood lead levels?Doctor's answer:
Generally, babies can start getting their blood lead levels checked around six and a half months old. In your case, it's still necessary to get it checked for peace of mind. Since babies have a strong curiosity and tend to explore things, and given their habit of sucking their fingers, they can easily bring lead into their bodies. If the lead levels are high, it will be necessary to undergo lead removal treatment. The earlier it's done, the better, as this is a critical period for the development of the nervous system.