What human organ system is most affected by toxic levels of mercury?

Answer 1

There are different levels of Mercury poisoning, acute and chronic. Sudden exposure to high levels will cause breathing problems, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, etc. Chronic, exposure over time, causes nerve damage, (tremors,convulsions,) personality disorder, (anger, depression,) organ failure, (kidney infection, pulmonary edema) and many other physical/mental problems. Children are especially at risk since they are developing. If exposure is suspected the person should seek medical treatment immediately.

Mercury has a half life of several months in the body, assuming no treatment. One normally experiences a very trace absorption of mercury from food and industrial sources, and this lengthy removal time will not create any health issues for normal individuals- assuming mercury exposure is not in abnormally high concentrations. If one suspects mercury poisoning, seek medical attention immediately. Poisoning from mercury is a potentially life threatening condition that needs to be addressed medically with prescription chelating agents, not by homeopathic "detoxification" remedies. A simple follicle or blood test can be used to evaluate mercury levels and confirm a poisoning diagnosis.

Answer 2

The USEPA states that mercury has a variety of toxic effects depending on its form or state:

Methylmercury effects

For fetuses, infants, and children, the primary health effect of methylmercury is impaired neurological ( brain and nerve) development.

Other symptoms omay include;

• impairment of the peripheral vision
• disturbances in sensations ("pins and needles" feelings, usually in the hands, feet, and around the mouth)
• lack of coordination of movements; impairment of speech, hearing, walking; and muscle weakness

Elemental mercury effects

• tremors
• emotional changes (e.g., mood swings, irritability, nervousness, excessive shyness)
• insomnia
• neuromuscular changes (such as weakness, muscle atrophy, twitching)
• headaches
• disturbances in sensations
• changes in nerve responses
• performance deficits on tests of cognitive function
• kidney effects,
• respiratory failure
• death

Other mercury compounds (inorganic and organic)

These may cause:

• damage to the gastrointestinal tract, the nervous system, and the kidneys.
• skin rashes and dermatitis;
• mood swings
• memory loss
• mental disturbances
• muscle weakness.

Answer 3

• Impairment of the peripheral vision
• Disturbances in sensations ("pins and needles" feelings, numbness) usually in the hands feet and sometimes around the mouth
• Lack of coordination of movements, such as writing
• Impairment of speech, hearing, walking;
• Muscle weakness
• Skin rashes
• Mood swing
• Memory loss
• Mental disturbance

Answer 4

Mercury is a toxic metal that can cause mutagenesis in the foetus and nerve damage in adults. It is absorbed into the body by inhalation of the vapour, skin adsorption and ingestion.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

The nervous system is most affected by toxic levels of mercury. Mercury can damage nerve cells, leading to symptoms such as tremors, memory problems, and numbness or tingling in the extremities.

Answer 7

the heart

Answer 8

heart