2022年7月7日 · Mercury poisoning occurs when your body is exposed to too much mercury. Mercury is a type of elemental metal found in the Earth’s crust that’s toxic to humans. Mercury poisoning most often happens by eating too much seafood that contains mercury. If you were exposed to mercury, contact poison control at 1-800-222-1222.

2024年12月5日 · The effects of mercury exposure can be very severe, subtle, or may not occur at all, depending on the factors above. Anyone with concerns about mercury exposure can consult their physician and/or their poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

Mercury poisoning is a type of metal poisoning due to exposure to mercury. [3] Symptoms depend upon the type, dose, method, and duration of exposure. [3] [4] They may include muscle weakness, poor coordination, numbness in the hands and feet, skin rashes, anxiety, memory problems, trouble speaking, trouble hearing, or trouble seeing. [1]

2024年3月15日 · Mercury exists in various forms, and people are exposed to each in different ways. The most common way people in the United States are exposed to mercury is by eating fish containing methylmercury. Other exposures may result from …

2022年9月14日 · Mercury poisoning can occur if too much mercury enters the body. You can potentially get mercury poisoning by eating certain types of seafood and wearing certain types of jewelry.

2023年6月26日 · Mercury poisoning is the result of being exposed to too much mercury, either through the diet or environment. Consuming food that contains mercury is the most common cause of mercury poisoning....

2024年2月23日 · Mercury poisoning happens as a result of too much exposure to mercury. You can be exposed to mercury in a number of ways, and it can be extremely dangerous to your health. Is Mercury Toxic?...

2024年10月24日 · Exposure to mercury – even small amounts – may cause serious health problems, and is a threat to the development of the child in utero and early in life. Mercury may have toxic effects on the nervous, digestive and immune …

6 天之前 · Basic information about mercury, how it gets in the air, how people are exposed to it and health effects associated with exposure; what EPA and other organizations are doing to limit exposures; and information about products that contain mercury

2023年5月30日 · Exposure to low levels of mercury is common and doesn’t always cause illness. However, exposure to high enough levels can cause mercury poisoning. Treatment can help alleviate the effects of poisoning. Mercury is a natural …