A case report of adult lead toxicity following use of Ayurvedic herbal medication

DiscussionA high index of suspicion of metal toxicity is necessary among persons with characteristic symptoms and signs in the absence of occupational exposure. Despite limited evidence for chelation in adults and in those with modest blood lead levels, this patient appeared to benefit from repeated chelation therapy. Both allopathic and alternative medicine practitioners and public health specialists need to be aware of the potential for contamination of and side effects from alternative pharmacologic and herbal therapies.
Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Source Type: research