Mercury is a heavy metal that is naturally present in the environment but has toxic properties (toxins) that are very harmful to health and the environment if not controlled its use.
The following are some ingredients that may contain mercury:
- Seafood. Some seafood - such as shellfish and tuna - potentially contain mercury.
- Cosmetics. Many beauty products with whitening labels may contain mercury.
- Electronic objects. Electronic objects around the house that contain mercury include batteries, LCD TV screens and laptops.
- Medical devices. There are some medical devices that use mercury such as dental amalgam, blood pressure tool, thermometer and nebulizer.
Acute or sudden mercury poisoning can occur with symptoms such as sore throat, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. These complaints usually occur in mining workers in the metal processing industry of mercury and gold mining.
While the signs and symptoms of poisoning that occur if a person exposed to mercury within a period of 5-10 years is as follows :
- Impaired vision
- Balance disorders
- Speech and hearing impairment
- Muscle weakness - muscle in body.
- Tingling
- Tremor
- Sleep disturbance
- Muscles twitching
- Headache
- Emotional change
- Out of breath
- Kidney damage
Therefore, if you feel in daily activities exposed to mercury continuously and often experience some of the above symptoms, immediately consult a doctor. Furthermore, the doctor will perform a thorough physical examination and investigation for mercury such as blood, urine and hair examination.
