Abstract
Introduction: Lead Poisoning is a global medical problem. Some
dangerous and unusual sources of lead in traditional medicine have
remained unknown.
Methods: In this case series, we report accidental lead
poisoning with ”Swamp stone” powder, presentation of toxicity, and
treatment outcome.
Results: All 5 cases (family members) had a toxic blood lead
level, and all of them were symptomatic. Nausea, abdominal pain,
diarrhea, fatigue, and generalized muscles weakness were the most common
presentation that was seen in all cases. The mean blood lead levels
(BLL) pre and post-treatment with the chelating drug were 45.90 and
37.16 µg/dl, respectively. The mean percentage reduction of BLL after
treatment in adult and child cases was 29.7% and 3.9%, respectively.
Conclusion: Swamp stone contains many heavy metals with a high
potential for severe to lethal poisoning. The chelating agent had more
efficiency in parents than their children in lowering the blood level
lead.
Keywords: Lead, poisoning, swamp stone