<prompt> The following are due to toxic exposure to lead exceptCranial palsyWrist dropBlue line in gumsInsomnia  <response>: Refer: Rajesh Bardale - Principles of Forensic medicine Toxicology, 1st edition, pg no: 459Lead poisoningThe dangers of lead toxicity, the clinical manifestations of which are termed Plumbism exposed to lead chiefly via paints, cans, plumbing fixtures, and leaded gasoline.Symptomatic lead poisoning is characterized byAbdominal pain and irritability followed byLethargy, InsomniaAnorexia,Pallor resulting from anemia, ataxia, and slurred speech.Convulsions, coma, and death due to generalized cerebral edema and renal failure occur in the most severe cases.Anemia, punctuate basophilia, constipation are seen. Punctuate basophilia is early manifestation of chronic lead poisoning.A lead line appears at the gingiva-tooth border after prolonged high-level exposure. Blue line Burtonian lineTreatment for lead toxicity entails the use of chelating agents, principally Edetate calcium disodium Ca EDTA, dimercaprol, penicillamine, and succimer, which is given orally and has relatively few side effects. 