Abstract
Abstract
Background
Chronic lead poisoning (CLP) is a rare cause of abdominal pain and is common in young children, in whom the incidence is higher than it is in adults. As the symptoms of CLP are nonspecific, misdiagnoses or missed diagnoses often occur, especially in sporadic cases.
Case presentation
We report a 28-year-old young man who was misdiagnosed with renal colic due to sudden acute abdominal pain. After a detailed medical history and physical examination, other possible causes were excluded, CLP was finally diagnosed, and he recovered after chelation treatment.
Conclusion
Abdominal pain is a very common clinical symptom in adults, which has many causes. We should be vigilant against chronic poisoning, especially CLP. Detailed diagnosis and physical examination are crucial in early diagnosis and treatment.
Funder
The Science and Technology Fund of Guizhou Province
The National Natural Science Fund of China
The Outstanding Scientific Youth Fund of Guizhou Province
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Gastroenterology,General Medicine
Cited by
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