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.
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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.