What are the chances of Lead poisoning in the blood?
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oh go get a lead test at the hospital do not mess with any more lead.
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I would say probably not, but check with your doctor. The spill might have other adverse effects on your health.
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We don't know who found lead but it was used by Romans. They used lead in their plumbing systems. Latin for the word lead is Plumbum. That is why the symbol for lead is Pb. (By the way, plumbing is a Latin originated word.) But later on, the fact that carrying water in lead pipes can cause lead poisoning was established, and lead pipes got banned.\n\nCommon uses today:\n"Used in lead batteries, gasoline additives (now being eliminated) and tanks, and solders, seals or bearing; used in electrical and electronic applications; TV tubes and glass, construction, communications and protective coatings; in ballast or weights; ceramics or crystal glass; X-ray and gamma radiation shielding; soundproofing material in construction industry; and ammunition. United States is largest producer (mainly from Missouri) and consumer of lead metal." (National Mining Association.)
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Any metal will melt on heating (unless burning up before), but for pure lead the melting point is fairly low with 600K (327°C, or 621°F). The melting point for lead alloys (with tin and/or antimon) is even lower.\n\nEven candle flames emit sufficient heat to melt down lead placed on a spoon in reasonable time.
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First, comfort your wife!  Then ask the people who are staining the fence what they are using.  Most stains do not contain lead any longer--just like most paints don't contain it any more--I'm pretty sure it's illegal for the manufacturers to use lead in those types of products now, but older stains and paints may still have some lead in it.  It usually isn't harmful unless you ingest the stuff.  Just keep your kids away from the fence until it is dry and don't let them eat or handle any of the old scrapped off stain.  Clean it up as best as you can, what you can't get picked up should be washed away with water--lots and lots of water.  If it is the neighbors fence, and is totally on his property, he can do what ever he likes to it--unless you live in a neighborhood that has rules about things like that.  Check with your neighborhood home owners association about the rules for fencing.  If the fence is on your property or belongs to you--he can't be on your side unless you let him!  Honestly, it sounds to me like this neighbor could just be having a bad day--who knows.  For your own safety and that of your family, stay in your own yard, don't call the guy and call the police if the guy gets nasty again.
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There may be no noticeable symptoms of lead poisoning because the effects are subtle or may mimic other conditions. When lead poisoning levels are severe, some general symptoms can include digestive problems, fatigue, headaches, and higher rates of tooth decay. \n\nChildren with chronic lead poisoning may show slightly lower intelligence and may be smaller in size than children their age who do not have lead poisoning. Behavioral problems can include irritability or aggressiveness, hyperactivity, learning difficulties, lethargy, and loss of appetite.\n\nIn adults, behavioral symptoms can include irritability, mood and personality changes, changes in sleep patterns, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, and decreased sex drive. \n\nAt high levels, lead can affect the central nervous system, leading to poor coordination, weakness in hands and feet, headaches, and in severe cases, convulsions, paralysis, and coma.
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Egg white isn't an ANTIDOTE for lead posioning, it is a PROPHYLACTIC intended to PREVENT lead poisoning.\n\nLead posioning occurs when lead enters the bloodstream and binds to proteins in the body. Egg white is itself a protein and if it is swallowed soon after lead is swallowed the lead will bind to the egg protein in the gut and be harmlessly expelled.\n\nIt isn't an antidote since it won't help one little bit once someone has lead posioning. It is a prophylactic, a treatment designed to prevent someone developing poisoning.\n\nEgg white also won't help one bit if the source of exposure is through skin conatct or fumes rather than through swallowing.
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That is why I only trust on tap water from home with a system that would remove most or allchemicals and metals in the water. Others have bacteria and metals that make you become poisoned, damage your nerves or make you ill.
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Gold would be deposited on the surface of the lead.\n\n3Pb + 2Au(NO3)3 ---> 3Pb(NO3)2 + 2Au
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Nothing. You are either thinking of a heavy metal like lead that could interfere or you have an irrational fear that fluoride in your mouth is deadly.  When the x-ray is processed with tap water for its rinsing and gets chloride (a different halide) on it that would be an example to show why this is not a problem.
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There's no way to tell - it depends on the density of the material tht you're talking about. 900 cubic feet of lead is much heavier than 900 cubic feet of water.
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The first symptoms of lead toxicity are very general and nonspecific. These include nausea, sluggishness, vomiting, painful gastrointestinal irritation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, colic, weakness and dehydration. These symptoms are common to many disorders and can often lead to inaccurate diagnosis. \nSome symptoms more specific to human poisoning include discoloration of the lips and skin attributed mild secondary anemia, a lead line on the gums, developmental disorders, sterility and abortion. There have also been some prelimiunary reports indicating that chronic lead poisoning can also lead to chronic nephritis and premature development of arteriosclerosis. \nMore severe cases of poisoning can produce symptoms including convulsions,"wrist drop" or external limb paralysis, coma and ultimately death. If you suspect lead poisoning, see a doctor immediately.
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Symptoms\n\nLead poisoning usually does not cause noticeable symptoms. Most lead poisoning comes from low levels of exposure over a long period of time. The major organ systems affected are the central nervous system, gastrointestinal (digestive) tract, and the renal system (urinary tract).\n\nChronic lead exposure may cause the following symptoms.\n\nGeneral physical symptoms in children and adults (usually seen when lead poisoning levels are severe)\n\nStomachaches, cramping, constipation, or diarrhea \nNausea, vomiting \nPersistent, unexplained fatigue \nHeadache \nMuscle weakness \nHigher rates of tooth decay \nChildren with chronic low blood lead levels who may not have obvious symptoms of lead poisoning may show slightly lower intelligence and be smaller in size than children their age who do not have low to moderate levels of lead poisoning. A recent study showed that declines in IQ can even be seen in children with blood lead concentrations below 10 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood (10 µg/dL), the level of concern defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. 11 Chronic exposure to lead may also cause behavioral problems in these children. \n\nBehavioral symptoms in children\n\nIrritability or aggressiveness \nHyperactivity, being easily distracted, impulsiveness \nLearning difficulties \nLethargy or less interest in play \nLoss of appetite \nBehavioral symptoms in adults\n\nUnexplained changes in mood or personality \nChanges in sleep patterns \nInability to concentrate \nDecreased sex drive \nMemory loss \nIrritability \nNeurological symptoms (caused by effects of lead on the nervous system)\n\nPoor coordination \nWeakness in hands and feet \nHeadaches \nConvulsions \nParalysis \nComa \nDiagnosing lead poisoning can be difficult because many other conditions cause similar symptoms. \n\nSevere symptoms of acute lead poisoning can include seizures, unconsciousness, paralysis, or swelling in the brain. However, exposure to such a high level of lead is not common. 1 If you experience these symptoms, seek emergency medical care.
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YEs! Very bad indeed. It can cause ellevated bllod pressure and high risk of blood clot.
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Not to my knowledge but you could be the first to prepare one.  Remember that some elements are toxic in a few but not all of their oxidation states.\n\nI guess you could surmise that toxicity is somewhat correlated to abundance but that is not always the case and I would not stake my life on it.  The example you give of water and barium is not a good one because water is not an element.  Lead is way more abundant than gold but lead is toxic and gold is not.  And, as you point out, the dose makes the poison.\n\nBut there is a very rough inverse relationship in nature between an element's abundance and its toxicity.  In my view, another excellent building block for the Theory of Evolution.  That is, organisms would evolve using the most abundant substances or, at least tolerating them, leaving them susceptible to rarer substances that may interfere with processes developed to use or withstand the common stuff.
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It is a possibility yes, I am 35 years old, and have been a nurse for 11 years. You are at risk of many different infections/ skin infections. If your skin was peirced, you are at risk for : Hepititis, Tetnus, lead posoning, any bacterial/viral skin infections, and maybe HIV. However HIV does not die when it reaches air, especially if your blood is exposed to the virus. You really need to report this person, and get a throrough exam from a Doctor. Yu may need a Tetnus shot if you havnt had one within 5 years. Even if there is no blood. Your skin has been broken, and contamination may be in the tissue.
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You could also be anemic.  Have a blood test done and check that out.