Patient's question:
Lips blistered, onset time: Just nowMedical examination and test results: Not entirely clear whether specific medication was taken
Previous treatment and effectiveness: Washed face with water, wiped it
What kind of assistance is needed: What are the hazards of mercury poisoning? How to treat it?
Doctor's answer:
Pure mercury is toxic, but its compounds and salts are highly toxic, and can cause brain and liver damage after ingestion, inhalation, or contact. Therefore, most thermometers today use alcohol instead of mercury. Many medical thermometers still use mercury because of its high accuracy.Survival care: Mercury is a toxic substance that can accumulate in living organisms. It is easily absorbed through the skin, as well as through the respiratory and digestive tracts. Minamata disease is a form of mercury poisoning. Mercury damages the central nervous system, as well as mucous membranes and teeth.