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Journal Article 
Lead poisoning as a result of infertility treatment using herbal remedies 
Geraldine, M; Herman, DS; Venkatesh, T 
2007 
Yes 
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
ISSN: 0932-0067
EISSN: 1432-0711 
275 
4 
279-281 
English 
16947057 
BCI:BCI200700327158 
INTRODUCTION: Lead poisoning remains a major problem in our society due to the lack of awareness of its ill effects among the clinical community. The non-availability of blood lead levels at primary health centers results in many lead-poisoned cases being treated symptomatically, without the diagnosis being sought. CASE REPORT: We report a case here, presenting with colicky abdominal pain receiving symptomatic treatment initially; lead poisoning was confirmed following the estimation of blood lead levels. DISCUSSION: The consumption of unbranded herbal medicines as a causative factor for lead poisoning was confirmed by high lead content in the medicines. Surely, this demands public health programs to disseminate strategies to the medical personnel about the clinical implication of lead poisoning, as well as the general public for awareness and to prevent lead poisoning. 
Abdominal Pain/chemically induced; Adult; Enzyme Inhibitors/analysis; Female; Humans; Infertility, Female/ drug therapy; Lead/analysis; Lead Poisoning/ diagnosis/ etiology; Phytotherapy/ adverse effects; Plant Preparations/chemistry; Protoporphyrins/analysis