10 Mercury Poisoning Symptoms
3. Headache
A headache is described as the sensation of pain in any region of our head. It is a non-specific symptom associated with many conditions. Depending on the characteristics and nature of the headache, they can be classified into primary headaches (migraines and tension-type headaches to name a few), secondary headaches (traumatic, vascular, and substance-related headaches to name a few), and a third category reserved for neuropathies and other headaches.1Headache Classification Committee of the International Headache Society (HIS). The International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd Edition (ICHD-3) – www.ichd-3.org
Even though this is a non-specific symptom, it can be quite common among patients exposed to mercury. People exposed to large amounts of mercury vapors can develop a condition known as metal fume fever. This condition can cause mild headaches and fatigue during the early stages of the disease. Headaches may also be associated with methyl mercury exposure through eating contaminated fish.
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