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Swallowing lead can lead to lead poisoning, which can cause a range of symptoms including abdominal pain, constipation, fatigue, irritability, and in severe cases, seizures and coma. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that can accumulate in the body over time, particularly in bones and soft tissues, leading to long-term health effects. If you suspect you have swallowed lead, seek medical attention immediately for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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Well, honey, if you swallow lead, it can cause a whole mess of problems like stomach pain, vomiting, and even lead poisoning. So, I suggest you don't go munching on any lead pencils or paint chips like they're a snack. Stick to food, trust me, it's much tastier and safer.

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Very little. A chunk of lead such as a bullet, fishing sinker or wheel weight will mostly pass harmlessly and intact through the digestive tract (although, that wheel weight will certainly give you something to remember when you pass it).

Lead, in large quantities, finely divided (powder, fumes and dust), or over long periods of exposure will enter the body in quantities large enough to cause symptoms of toxicity. Those symptoms tend to be neurological such as tics, tremors, psychological problems and learning disabilities.

Lead compounds, especially those that are water soluble or soluble in (stomach) acid are far more dangerous than the metal because absorption is facilitated by the solubility. Some compounds that are used to make white paint pigment such as Lead (IV) acetate, also known as 'sugar of lead', are quite dangerous because they accumulate as dust and paint chips on the floor of residences that are painted with them. Young children are apt to carry the material to their mouths after getting it on their hands. Younger children are much more susceptible to lead poisoning and the resulting neurological damage than adults.

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You can die

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