Mercury poisoning
Mercury poisoning is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Drugs labeled for Mercury poisoning
1 medication ingredients list an association with mercury poisoning in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Mercury poisoning
The following symptoms have been associated with Mercury poisoning in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Confusion
Lack of clarity and coherence of thought, perception, understanding, or action....
Dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea is a subjective feeling only the patient can rate, e.g., on a Borg sca...
Episodic abdominal pain
An intermittent form of abdominal pain....
Episodic vomiting
Paroxysmal, recurrent episodes of vomiting....
Generalized muscle weakness
Generalized weakness or decreased strength of the muscles, affecting both distal and proximal musculature....
Hypertension
The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system....
Hypotension
Low Blood Pressure, vascular hypotension....
Insomnia
Persistent difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep, or waking up earlier than desired, despite having adeq...
Nausea
A sensation of unease in the stomach together with an urge to vomit....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Tremor
An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement about a joint axis....
Tests used to investigate Mercury poisoning
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Mercury poisoning. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mercury poisoning?
Mercury poisoning is a health condition described in medical literature. Mercury poisoning is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Mercury poisoning?
Mercury poisoning is associated with 11 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Confusion, Dyspnea, Episodic abdominal pain, Episodic vomiting, Generalized muscle weakness, Hypertension. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Mercury poisoning diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Mercury poisoning include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Mercury poisoning, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.