A Case of Recurrent Abdominal Pain

Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2002, Vol 4, Issue 1

Abstract

The paper decribes the case of a forty-year-old male patient who was admitted with recurrent abdominal pain. Investigations revealed high levels of blood lead; symptoms responded promptly to treatment. The paper also reviews lead poisoning and its treatment.

Authors and Affiliations

Faisal A. Al Temimi| Nizwa Hospital, P.0. Box 1222, RC. 611, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman, Prasad George| Nizwa Hospital, P.0. Box 1222, RC. 611, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman, Vinodkumar Ankarath| Nizwa Hospital, P.0. Box 1222, RC. 611, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman

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Faisal A. Al Temimi, Prasad George, Vinodkumar Ankarath (2002). A Case of Recurrent Abdominal Pain. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 4(1), 49-53. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-13664