Mercury poisoning
Mercury poisoning or hydrargyria occurs when the body is exposed to mercury or its compounds. Symptoms that are indicative of mercury poisoning are lack of coordination and visual/speech difficulties. There might be skin shedding, pigmentation and peripheral neuropathy. The intensity of the symptoms varies based on the exposure. Some persons exposed to mercury might notice difficulty in breathing, bad cough and metallic taste. There might be lung damage and brain damage, based on intensity of mercury inhalation. Once mercury exposure is identified, removal of the source is critical. The clothes, skin and eyes must be cleaned. Chelation therapy might be done on a person who has considerable mercury load in the body.
Carbonmonoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide is extremely toxic and can be very dangerous to people when inhaled. Even a small amount can be dangerous leading to neurological damage or hypoxic injury. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are vertigo, headache, confusion and lightheadedness. Further exposure to carbon monoxide can lead to death. This is because carbonmonoxide hampers the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Other problems of carbon monoxide poisoning are hyperventilation, irregular heart beat, seizure, loss of memory and difficulty in breathing. Treating carbonmonoxide poisoning with oxygen allows removal of the toxic gas from the blood.
Lead poisoning
Lead poisoning occurs when there is increased level of lead inside the body. Lead is toxic and can lead to many health problems such as headache, anemia, abdominal pain and irritability. Over time, lead poisoining can result in kidney failure, hypertension, learning difficulties, lethargy and behavioral problems. Children are at risk for lead poisoning when they are in contact with products containing lead. X-rays, blood count and CT or MRI of brain can help in identifying lead poisoning.
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