Patient's question:
The baby is one year and nine months old. At 10 PM tonight, while trying to measure the baby's temperature while they were sleeping, I accidentally broke the mercury thermometer and a little mercury spilled out. The rest was eaten by the baby. I immediately made them vomit by stimulating them. They vomited their dinner and milk, but I don't know what to do.Doctor's answer:
Mercury can cause acute corrosive stomatitis and gastritis within minutes to tens of minutes after accidental ingestion. Skin contact with mercury and its compounds can lead to contact dermatitis with an allergic nature. The rash appears as erythematous papules, which can merge into patches or form blisters. After healing, hyperpigmentation may remain.The child is threatened by acute pediatric gastritis, so family members must take the child to seek medical treatment immediately to avoid various misunderstandings. Symptomatic treatment should be administered promptly. For parents, it is essential to closely monitor changes in the child's symptoms and provide the best possible support for timely medical care.