Symptoms of chronic mercury poisoning
Nov 24, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Chronic mercury poisoning may cause symptoms such as stomatitis and gastrointestinal bleeding. In mild cases of mercury poisoning, stomatitis is common; a light diet is recommended, and Honeysuckle Granules can be taken. In severe mercury poisoning, complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal perforation, and acute peritonitis may occur, requiring prompt mercury chelation therapy, immediate gastric lavage, and purgative treatment.
Chronic mercury poisoning generally presents symptoms such as stomatitis and gastrointestinal bleeding.
1. Mild cases
If mercury poisoning is mild, oral inflammation is commonly seen in clinical practice. Initial symptoms may include swelling, soreness, and gum bleeding. Later stages may involve gum recession and loose teeth. A light diet is recommended, and honeysuckle granules can be taken.
2. Severe cases
In severe mercury poisoning, complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal perforation, and acute peritonitis may occur. Immediate mercury-chelating therapy is required, along with gastric lavage and cathartic treatment. Drinking milk or egg whites may help alleviate symptoms and promote toxin elimination. In critical cases, patients may fall into coma, go into shock, or develop central respiratory depression, accompanied by oliguria, anuria, or jaundice. Immediately remove the patient from the contaminated environment and call the emergency medical service (120) for assistance.
In addition, symptoms such as neurasthenia, mental disturbances, and muscle tremors may also occur, requiring symptomatic treatment under a physician's guidance.
