Patient's question:
Mercury thermometer broken, how to judge whether there is mercury poisoningDoctor's answer:
The main manifestations of mercury poisoning are:1. Acute poisoning: metallic taste in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, liver disease, brain disease, and blood system disorders.
2. Chronic poisoning: in addition to the clinical manifestations of acute poisoning, it may also present with symptoms such as neurasthenia, indigestion, anemia, convulsions, paralysis, coma, and tremors. However, breaking a thermometer does not necessarily cause poisoning—it is theoretically possible, but to date, there have been no reported cases of poisoning from broken thermometers. Nevertheless, for safety, it is still recommended to clean up any mercury as thoroughly as possible and avoid leaving residues.