What is chronic mercury poisoning?
Exposure to the heavy metal mercury can have long term health effects. Exposure may occur through diet, from medications, from the environment, or in the course of work or play. The impact of mercury exposure varies according to the total dose absorbed.
How do members experience chronic mercury poisoning?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with chronic mercury poisoning*
Common symptoms
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What people are taking for it
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Fatigue
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for chronic mercury poisoning*
Who has chronic mercury poisoning on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 17 |