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Mercury Poisoning
People in today’s world face a host of dangers to their health. From environmental pollution to fatty foods, seemingly everything is contaminated in today’s world. It seems that when something is not contaminated but is pure, then it is expensive.
One health danger that may affect people today is mercury, a chemical compound. Exposure to mercury causes a variety of symptoms and effects to humans. Exposure to mercury can lead to:
- Itching
- Scratching
- Burning
- Heavy sweating
- Abnormally fast heart-rate for extended periods of time
- High blood pressure
- Insomnia
- Peeling of nails and skin
- Death
This list is not, however, a complete list of the effects of mercury poisoning.
Clearly, the effects of mercury can be serious. But how does one get exposed to mercury? There are a number of ways. You may eat salmon, which often contains high levels of mercury. Or, you may touch a broken fluorescent light bulb, which has mercury in it. Mercury is often used in producing gold as well. Mercury can even be in the air, and people can get exposed to it by breathing contaminated air.
Mercury poisoning is a serious problem. Often times, people who are exposed to mercury are exposed to it because of somebody else’s actions.
Call a Clearwater Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or someone you know has been exposed to mercury or has suffered mercury poisoning, contact the Clearwater personal injury lawyers of Tragos & Sartes by calling 727-441-9030.
