10 Mercury Poisoning Symptoms
2. Dizziness
Dizziness is defined as the loss of balance and/or the feeling of being lightheaded. It is a subjective sensation that can show up suddenly and may cause a person to feel ill. It is important to try to sit down as soon as possible to prevent falls that could result in serious complications.
This symptom is often described by patients that have been exposed to large amounts of inorganic mercury through inhalation of mercury vapors. Depending on the amount of mercury exposure, dizziness could be an early sign of metal fume fever, which is a condition associated with acute mercury exposure causing fever, chills, fatigue, dizziness, and breathlessness.
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