BACKGROUND: Adult lead poisoning due to ingested lead is uncommon. CASE REPORT: A 27-year-old woman had abdominal pain with radiodensities of the bowel contents and a blood lead of 70 micrograms/dL. A traditional medicine, Deshi Dewa, consumed as a fertility pill was incriminated. CONCLUSION: Densities on abdominal X-ray may indicate ingested lead.
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