Symptoms of Mercury Exposure

The symptoms of exposure to toxic chemicals are varied and often appear after the incident of exposure. The amount of the chemical and the duration that one has been exposed to will determine which symptoms occur and when they manifest. Detecting mercury exposure poses challenges, as mercury only remains detectable in the body for a period of 30 to 60 days before specialty tests are required.

Mercury exposure can lead to a wide variety of physical and psychological symptoms.

Most Common Symptoms:

  • Tremors

  • Memory Loss

  • Emotional Changes

  • Insomnia

  • Neuromuscular Changes

  • Headaches

  • Numbness and Tingling in Hands and Feet

  • Reduced Cognitive Ability/Performance

Additional Physical Symptoms:

  • Dizziness

  • Joint Pain

  • Night perspiration

  • Restless Legs

  • Muscle Cramping at night

  • Loss of Balance

  • Tingling, Pain, Numbness – Arms, Hands, Feet and Legs

  • Loss of Coordination in Hands and Legs

  • Chronic Diarrhea

  • Digestive Problems

  • Kidney problems

  • Skin Rashes /Skin Lesions

  • Hair Loss

  • Excessive Perspiration

  • Increased Salivation

  • Swelling of Extremities

  • Vision Changes

  • Fatigue

Additional Psychological Symptoms:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Memory Loss

  • Anger/volatility

  • Actions & threats of violence

  • Isolation

  • Personality Changes

  • Limited/Reduced Attention Span

  • Suicidal Thoughts or Actions

  • Mood Swings

  • Memory Loss

  • Loss of Awareness

  • Language Difficulties (understanding speech, reading, or speaking)

Contact us Today.

If you or a family member worked at the chlorine facility in Deer Park, Texas, please fill out this initial contact form. After you complete this form a team member will contact you to further investigate the extent of your mercury exposure.