Question 1

is mercury poisoning reversible?

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BAL: Yes, using chelation therapy and bal (dimercaprol). Make sure that you really have mercury poisoning by getting confirmation from your internist. For more information start here: http://www.Emedicinehealth.Com/mercury_poisoning/article_em.Htm.

Question 2

how should i treat mercury poisoning?

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Mercury Poison: You would need to see a specialist who is knowledgeable about heavy metal chelation.  This can be done orally or by IV treatments depending on the severity.  It should be done slowly and carefully to prevent severe side effects and injury.  Avoidance of the exposure is also necessary to keep the levels down.  Seafood may be a source of mercury poisoning.

Question 3

could you recover from mercury poisoning?

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Depends on dose/age: Mercury is more toxic in organic form than elemental form and much more detrimental to fetus/infants than adults. There are medications that can bind to mercury and remove it from body if an adult is exposed to elemental Hg, not much can be done for fetus/infant exposed to organic Hg.

Question 4

how long does mercury poisoning take to heal?

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Treatment required: Mercury toxicity requires chelation therapy to treat and remove.

Question 5

what amount of tuna can lead to mercury poisoning?

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Consult EPA: The EPA suggest 8-12 oz of fish per week from the varieties of fish lowest in mercury. Tuna unfortunately contains  some of the highest levels of mercury.  Consumption of albacore tuna should be limited to 6 oz/week.There are other sources of mercury exposure including occupational risks. If you are concerned about mercury toxicity  consult your doctor. A  blood test can confirm an abnormal level.

Question 6

what is mercury poisoning and how do people usually get it?

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Mecurity toxicity: For major mecury toxicity outbreaks usually there is a major release of methylmercury or mercury into the environmental from industrial sources.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: mercury poisoning?

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Mercury toxicity: It was popularized in alice in wonderland by the mad hatter.  Mercury was used to help shape hats, i was told.  It can be found in fish (tuna, halibut, king mackerel, tilefish, shark, swordfish & salmon), release from burning of fossil fuels especially coal, fluorescent light bulbs, some in dental fillings, old thermometers and blood pressure cuffs.

Question 8

can the effects of mercury poisoning be reversed? just found out my level was high. artist.

Accepted Answer

Many can: Yes, using chelation therapy and bal (dimercaprol). Make sure that you really have mercury poisoning by getting confirmation from your internist. For more information start here: http://www.Emedicinehealth.Com/mercury_poisoning/article_em.Htm.

Question 9

what causes amalgam mercury poisoning?

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Confused: There are numerous items that contain mercury in its various forms that can cause a toxic exposure; they occur mostly in the workplace from industrial sources.  The controversy concerning possible health risks from mercury in amalgam fillings has existed for over 100 years, although to my knowledge there has not been even 1 legitimate scientific study to substantiate the claim.

Question 10

how do i check for mercury poisoning ?

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Here is some: In addition to suggestive findings on history, signs and symptoms, lab findings and imaging, there is blood test but unreliable due to the short half life, urine test is more reliable than blood and better to be 24 hr urine collection. whole-blood or hair analysis is more reliable than urinary mercury levels. For more review http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1175560-workup#4 hope this helps.

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