Patient's question:
Symptoms and Solutions for Mercury Chloride Poisoning, What About Chronic Cases?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Acute poisoning: Symptoms include headache, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, frequent dreams, stomatitis, and fever. May also include loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Some patients may develop red maculopapular rashes on the skin. In severe cases, interstitial pneumonia and kidney damage may occur. Oral ingestion can lead to acute corrosive gastritis, with severe cases resulting in coma, shock, and even necrotizing nephropathy leading to acute renal failure. It is irritating to the eyes and can cause dermatitis.Chronic poisoning: Symptoms include neurosis syndrome, hyperexcitability, and mental and emotional disorders such as timidity, shyness, irritability, and crying. Mercury poisoning tremor and stomatitis may also occur. In some cases, liver and kidney damage may be observed.
Recommendations: Isolate the contaminated area and restrict access. Emergency responders should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Avoid direct contact with the spilled material.
For small spills: Avoid dust generation and collect the material with clean shovels into dry, clean, and covered containers.
For large spills: Cover with plastic sheeting or canvas to minimize dispersion, then collect and transport to a waste disposal facility for proper treatment.