Mercury Poisoning Symptoms
Baku, March 1 (AZERTAC). Mercury poisoning is caused due to over exposure to mercury in some form. It may result into many unrelated diseases. Let us have a look at symptoms of mercury poisoning.
Mercury is a natural and very poisonous substance which is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Its chemical symbol is Hg. The most commonly found and used compound of mercury is mercuric sulfide (HgS). It is a refined form of cinnabar, and has numerous applications. It is used in paint, batteries and many other industrial and household items. The most well-known use of HgS is in thermometer. It also constitutes for about 50% of the total contents of amalgam dental fillings.
Owing to the large applications of mercury, the chances of exposure to it are also very high. Overexposure to mercury results in a condition named mercury poisoning. Mercury poisoning symptoms are systemic. This means that it doesn`t just affect one part of the body, but it affects every system in the body. In addition to this, mercury poisoning inhibits the function of immune system and therefore the patient will have other diseases as well.
Mercury poisoning is the result of too much exposure to mercury. Mercury poisoning can be caused by any number of methods of exposure. Amalgam dental fillings are a main cause of mercury poisoning. Mercury poisoning from fillings may take some time before possible symptoms appear. Other causes are eating fish that have been exposed to mercury in the environment. Industrial and workplace exposure such as in a paint industry or hospital poses a potential threat of mercury poisoning. Even breakage of thermometer at home can cause serious mercury poisoning. The mercury vapors that linger in air can be particularly hazardous.
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