Patient's question:
Doctor: My child is 4 years old this year. The blood lead test result is 71.78. I have noticed that he is a bit hyperactive and sometimes likes to bite his nails. Should I give him lead-extracting medication? I heard that while detoxifying lead, it also promotes the absorption of lead. Is that right?Doctor's answer:
Here is the English translation of the provided text, with line breaks retained as they are:This is what the instructions say: if there is a National Drug Administration approval number, it is a medicine. If not, it is a health product. In terms of diet, you can let the child eat more foods rich in calcium, iron, and zinc, which are beneficial for lead excretion. Excessive lead can harm a child's intellectual development and sensory functions, so do not blindly take medication to remove lead. First, pay attention to the child's hands—wash them frequently. To prevent lead from entering the body, once it has entered, lead can naturally be excreted from the body without medication.