What is mercury poisoning?
Mercury poisoning also known as hydrargyria or mercurialism is a type of metal poisoning and a medical condition caused by exposure to mercury or its compounds. Mercury (chemical symbol Hg) is a heavy metal occurring in several forms. All of these, except elemental liquid mercury (for which intravenous injection of a comparable volume can be nonlethal produce toxicity or death with less than a gram. Elemental mercury causes damage by blocking blood vessels.
Mercury poisoning also known as hydrargyria or mercurialism is a type of metal poisoning and a medical condition caused by exposure to mercury or its compounds. Mercury (chemical symbol Hg) is a heavy metal occurring in several forms. All of these, except elemental liquid mercury (for which intravenous injection of a comparable volume can be nonlethal produce toxicity or death with less than a gram. Elemental mercury causes damage by blocking blood vessels.
What are the Effects of Mercury Poisoning
There is Scientific evidence to show once it reaches its destination of a tissue or cell, it expresses its toxicity.
Mercury poisoning has the following effects on the body
- It contribute to antibiotic resistance
- It can hinder the function of enzymes
- It inhibits DNA repairs
- It displaces other good minerals in the body.
- It can also alter the cell's ability to control the exchange of materials coming into and going out of the cell and many more.
What are the Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning
- Swollen glands and tongue
- Nausea and diarrhea
- Sores and ulcers in the mouth
- Nephritis or symptoms of kidney disease
- Insomnia
- Drowsiness
- Dark pigmentation of gums and loosening of teeth
- Loss of appetite and many more
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