Diseases

Organic Mercury Poisoning

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Mercury poisoning is a type of metal poisoning due to mercury exposure.Symptoms depend Upon the type, dose, method, and duration of exposure. ... The effects of long-term low-dose exposure to methylmercury is unclear. Forms ofmercury exposure include metal, vapor, salt, and organic compound.

SYMPTOMS

Mood swings, nervousness, irritability, and other emotional changes,
Insomnia,
Headache,
Abnormal sensations,
Muscle twitching,
Tremors,
Weakness,
Muscle atrophy

CAUSES

A highly toxic form (methylmercury) builds up in fish, shellfish and animals that eat fish. Fish and shellfish are the main sources of methylmercury exposure to humans. Fish that typically have higher levels of mercury include king mackerel, marlin, orange roughy, shark, swordfish, tilefish, and ahi and bigeye tuna.