This is the silent enemy of children, the doctor told how to protect and treat – Chhattisgarh News

Bilaspur Every year, the body is quietly entering the body of millions of children. This is a poisonous element that gradually weakens the body from inside, especially children. If its quantity in the blood is more than normal, the brain, kidney and behavior have a bad effect. Local 18 interacted in detail with Akhilesh Deoras, a doctor of Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh on this serious subject. He told how the lead reaches our body, what is its effect and how can it be avoided.

According to Dr. Deoras, the effect of lead poisoning is not immediately visible. It gradually accumulates in the body. Initially its symptoms seem modest, such as fatigue, irritability, mild abdominal pain. Children often fall prey to it even without symptoms. If there is no treatment in time, it can become a big disease. Very old aluminum cooker, whose layer is worn, if sour things like tomatoes or tamarind are cooked repeatedly, then the lead may dissolve in the food. It can harm the brain, kidney and nerves in the body.

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Treatment of lead poisoning is possible but…
The doctor said that in order to prevent lead, it is necessary to check old kitchen utensils. If the surface of the vessel is worn or the color has gone down, then stop using them. No brand or glow, safety of utensils is more important. If you are in doubt, do a blood test from the doctor. Treatment of lead poisoning is possible but it should be identified on time. In the initial stage, the amount of lead from the body can be reduced by treatment, but the damage that has already been done, it is not fully compensated, so it is better to be cautious in time.

Lead remains stored in the body for a long time

Dr. Akhilesh Deoras further told that once the lead does not come out easily after reaching the body. It can accumulate in bones, liver and kidney and can remain in the body for many years. Gradually it causes serious diseases. Children’s body and brain are in a state of development. Lead can affect their nerves and mental development badly. Due to this, there can be trouble in learning, change in behavior and lack of attention in children.

Water can also become a source of lead
He told that if the water is coming from the old lead pipeline or is stored in the tank for a long time, then it can also be lead. The RO filter helps to stop the lead to some extent but its service is necessary from time to time. When the amount of lead in the blood becomes very high, the doctors give selection therapy. Medicines are given in it, which ties the lead in the blood and removes it through urin, but this treatment is done only when the situation is serious. Also, during this time the patient is constantly monitored. Lead is a slow but dangerous poison, which enters the body due to our neglect and carelessness. This is even more dangerous for children. It is important that we be cautious. Pay attention to the quality of utensils and water and get it checked in time. Remember, its treatment is possible but rescue is most important.