Question
What symptoms does lead overexposure in children have?
Answer
Children with lead overexposure often exhibit the following symptoms: loss of appetite, stomach pain, insomnia, learning disabilities, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, decreased intelligence, anemia, and hyperactivity. Since children with zinc deficiency may have picky eating habits, it’s important to supplement their zinc intake. This can be done by feeding them foods rich in zinc such as egg yolks, fish, and seafood, or by having them chew zinc selenium tablets.