Symptoms of Mercury Exposure

The symptoms of exposure to toxic chemicals are varied and often appear after the incident of exposure. The amount of the chemical that one has been exposed to will determine which symptoms occur and when they manifest. To further complicate detecting exposure, Mercury only remains detectable in the body for a period of 30 to 90 days before specialty tests are required. Additionally, Mercury exposure can lead to a wide variety of physical and psychological symptoms.

Here are the most common Symptoms:

Tremors

Personality or Emotional Changes

Insomnia

Neuromuscular Changes

Headaches

Reduced Cognitive Ability/Performance

Additional Physical Symptoms:

  • Dizziness

  • Joint Pain

  • Night perspiration

  • Restless Legs

  • Muscle Cramping at night

  • Loss of Balance

  • Tingling, Pain, Numbness – Arms, Hands, Feet and Legs

  • Loss of Coordination in Hands and Legs

  • Chronic Diarrhea

  • Digestive Problems

  • Kidney problems

  • Skin Rashes /Skin Lesions

  • Hair Loss

  • Excessive Perspiration

  • Increased Salivation

  • Swelling of Extremities

  • Vision Changes

  • Fatigue

  • Dental Problems

Additional Psychological Symptoms:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Memory Loss

  • Anger/volatility

  • Actions & threats of violence

  • Isolation

  • Personality Changes

  • Limited/Reduced Attention Span

  • Suicidal Thoughts or Actions

  • Mood Swings

  • Loss of Awareness

  • Language Difficulties (understanding speech, reading, or speaking)