Originally Posted by Barryg
what is the truth about any dangers from lead pellets? should you wash your hands after handling them, has anyone looked into it? is there anything to avoid or should we just ignore the warnings.
I know that there have been a few threads on this subject and shooters just say lead is best as we all know but is it safe, would you let your children handle lead pellets without a care?
Someone in the know please clarify
Do you fancy any of these conditions ?
Symptoms
Exposure to lead can be harmful especially to unborn babies and young children. Children absorb more lead than adults due to their growing bones and other organs which lead can become deposited in.
The signs and symptoms in young children can include:
irritability and fatigue
loss of appetite and weight loss
abdominal pain
vomiting
constipation
hearing loss
developmental delay and learning difficulties
Although children are at increased risk of the effects of lead poisoning, exposure via drinking contaminated water can also result in illness in adults. Even if you are experiencing these symptoms, it does not always mean you have lead poisoning.
One of the reasons paint containing lead was banned from children's toys .
Symptoms in adults can include:
high blood pressure
abdominal pain
constipation
joint and muscle pain
pain, numbness or tingling of the extremities
headache
miscarriage or premature birth in pregnant women
fatigue
memory loss
If your property has lead pipes and you or your children are experiencing any of these symptoms, contact your GP.
Yes other things cause they symptoms but the more you can do to stop adding more of these things that cause them the better.
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