Mercury Toxicity Symptoms
Do you have any symptoms of Mercury Toxicity? Do you even know what they are? Learn more about each symptom of this condition below and what to do if you think you may have Mercury Toxicity.
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Symptoms of Mercury Toxicity
The nervous system is very sensitive to the effects of mercury. Exposure to mercury can result in:
- Brain damage
- Kidney damage
- Lung damage
- Digestive system problems
Mercury can cause harmful effects before symptoms develop. It is important to contact your physician immediately if you think you have been exposed to mercury, regardless of your symptoms. When symptoms do develop, they may include:
- Tremors
- Changes in vision or hearing
- Insomnia
- Weakness
- Memory problems
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Increases in blood pressure or heart rate
- Eye irritation
- Irritability
- Shyness
- Nervousness
- Breathing problems
- Painful mouth
- Abdominal pain
- Fever and/or chills
- Acrodynia (symptoms include itching, swelling, and flushing; pink-colored palms and soles of feet; excessive perspiration; rashes; irritability; fretfulness; sleeplessness; joint pain; and weakness)
- Trouble learning in school for children
Damage from mercury passed from a mother to her unborn fetus may include:
- Brain damage
- Mental retardation
- Lack of coordination
- Blindness
- Seizures
- Inability to speak
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