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)

Given that Mercury Poisoning is so difficult to detect and has such a wide array of symptoms, it often goes undetected. More often than not, symptoms of mercury toxicity are misdiagnosed as numerous other conditions by doctors, unexperienced with the toxic effects of mercury exposure. If you suspect you, or a member of your family, may have been exposed to mercury at the Olin facility in Charleston, Tennessee, contact us to open an investigation into your exposure.

Contact us Today.

If you or a family member worked at the Charleston, Tennessee Olin Corporation facility please fill out this initial contact form. After you complete this form a team member will contact you to further investigate the extent of your mercury exposure.