10 Mercury Poisoning Symptoms
9. Memory Loss
Memory loss is also known as amnesia. It can be described as having problems remembering events, dates, names, or even people. There are two main types of memory loss. Anterograde amnesia is when an individual has problems making new memories, as seen in patients after major head trauma. On the other hand, retrograde amnesia is when a person struggles to remember past events.
Memory loss is a classic symptom associated with the consumption of fish contaminated with methylmercury. The patient might seem foggy at first but as the neurological damage progresses, it can result in memory loss that interferes with daily activities.
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