Patient's question:
Redness around the eyes, a bit of a runny nose, irritable, hoarse voiceDoctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Generally, household items contain mostly metallic mercury, and the amount is very small. Even if it enters the body, it will not be absorbed by the digestive tract. It can be excreted from the feces within a few hours to a dozen hours. If a large amount of mercury is swallowed accidentally, you can take milk or egg white orally to combine the protein with mercury and protect the gastric mucosa.Advice: Clinical manifestations of mercury poisoning: The patient may experience acute corrosive stomatitis and gastroenteritis within minutes to tens of minutes after ingestion. The patient reports burning pain in the mouth and throat, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, followed by diarrhea. Therefore, according to your description, the symptoms are not very typical, but it is still recommended to go to the hospital for examination to ensure safety. Lastly, here is some advice: if the eyes come into contact with mercury, lift the eyelids immediately and rinse with a large amount of flowing water or physiological saline.