
Periodic Table of Elements
Mercury poisoning often goes undetected because the health symptoms do not necessarily show up immediately.
Symptoms and Sources
Mercury poisoning can lead to health symptoms such as:
- Anxiety,
- Depression,
- Confusion,
- Irritability,
- Insecurity and phobias,
- Malaise and fatigue.
Below is a list of sources where mercury can be found:
- Adhesives
- Air conditioner filters
- Body powders
- Broken thermometer
- Cosmetics
- Dental fillings
- Diuretics
- Fabric softeners
- Felt floor waxes
- Polishes
- Fungicides
- Inoculations
- Industrial wastes
- Laxatives
- Mercurochrome
- Paints
- Photoengravings
- Psoriatic ointments
- Seafood
- Sewage disposal
- Skin lightening cream
- Tanning leather
- Tattooing
- Wood preservatives