Mercury granuloma

Mercury granuloma is a medical condition that results from the body's reaction to the presence of mercury in the body. This condition is characterized by the formation of granulomas, which are small areas of inflammation, in response to the mercury.

Mercury granuloma can occur as a result of exposure to mercury in various forms, including elemental mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds. The most common sources of mercury exposure include dental amalgams, fish and shellfish, certain vaccines, and occupational exposure in industries such as mining and manufacturing.

The symptoms of mercury granuloma can vary depending on the form of mercury involved and the extent of exposure. Common symptoms include fatigue, depression, anxiety, and cognitive difficulties. In severe cases, mercury granuloma can lead to kidney damage, respiratory failure, and death.

The diagnosis of mercury granuloma is typically made based on a combination of the patient's history of mercury exposure, clinical symptoms, and laboratory tests. Treatment involves removing the source of mercury exposure and providing supportive care to manage symptoms.

Symptoms

The symptoms of mercury granuloma can vary widely depending on the form of mercury involved and the extent of exposure. Common symptoms include:

• Fatigue
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Cognitive difficulties
• Kidney damage
• Respiratory failure

Causes

Mercury granuloma can occur as a result of exposure to mercury in various forms, including:

• Elemental mercury
• Inorganic mercury compounds
• Organic mercury compounds

The most common sources of mercury exposure include:

• Dental amalgams
• Fish and shellfish
• Certain vaccines
• Occupational exposure in industries such as mining and manufacturing

Diagnosis

The diagnosis of mercury granuloma is typically made based on a combination of the patient's history of mercury exposure, clinical symptoms, and laboratory tests.

Treatment

Treatment for mercury granuloma involves removing the source of mercury exposure and providing supportive care to manage symptoms.

See also

• Mercury poisoning
• Heavy metal poisoning
• Occupational disease

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External links

• World Health Organization: Mercury and Health
• CDC: Mercury

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