Mercury Symptoms
Recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA)
It is well known that mercury will accumulate 1st in the kidneys, 2nd in the liver, 3rd in neurological tissue, 4th in the GI tract, and then finally in the rest of the body. Symptoms related to mercury toxicity are vast. The ADA recognizes the following symptoms:
- Tremor observed in fine voluntary muscle movement (such as handwriting), eventually progressing to convulsions
- Depression, fatigue, increased irritability, moodiness and nervous excitability – especially when criticized
- Inability to concentrate; loss of memory
- Insomnia or drowsiness
- Nausea and diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Birth defects in offspring
- Nephritis or symptoms of kidney disease
- Pneumonitis
- Swollen glands and tongue
- Ulceration of oral mucosa
- Dark pigmentation of marginal gingival and loosening of teeth
Please review the following list of recognized symptoms that are related to mercury exposure. Circle any you periodically have or are currently experiencing.
Other documented systemic effects:
- Psychological & Behavioral
- Anxiety
- Apathy
- Confusion
- Depression
- Fits of anger
- Forgetfulness
- Irritability
- Hallucinations
- Nervousness
- Nightmares
- Tension
- Emotional instability
- Inability to concentrate
- Psychological disturbances
- Lowered intelligence
- Manic depression
- Lack of self control
- Short attention span
- Short-term memory loss
- Sleep disturbances
- Difficulty making decisions
- Unexplained suicidal ideas
- Your doctor said, “It’s your nerves.”
Cardiovascular System
- Anemia
- Angina
- Heart attack
- Heart murmur
- Tachycardia
- Pressure in chest
- Arteriosclerosis
- Irregular heart beat
- Unexplained chest pains
Digestive Systems
- Colitis
- Constipation
- Ulcers
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Stomach cramps
- Loss of appetite
- Digestive problems
- Frequent bloating
- Frequent heartburn
Oral Cavity
- Bad breath
- Bleeding gums
- Leukoplakia
- Mouth ulcers
- Stomatitis
- Purple/black pigment in gums
- Swollen tongue
- Loosening of teeth
- Loss of teeth
- Bone loss around teeth
- Increased flow of saliva
- Enlarged salivary glands
- Burning sensation in mouth
- Periodontal (gum) disease
- Tendency towards tartar formation
- Sore throat; persistent
Central Nervous System
- Dizziness
- Convulsions
- Dim vision
- Epilepsy
- Facial twitches
- Insomnia
- Voices in head
- Hearing difficulty
- Mental disability
- Muscle paralysis
- Muscle twitches
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Ringing in ears
- Speech disorder
- Difficulty in walking
- Chronic headaches
- Unexplained leg jerks
- Failure of muscle coordination
- Noises or sounds in head
- Narrowing of field of vision
- Numbness of arms and legs
- Tremors of hands, feet or lips
- Increased sweating
- Chronic low body temperature
- Arthritis
- Tingling of fingers or toes
- Decreased sexual activity
- Tingling of lips or nose
- Edema
- Loss of ability to perform
- Thyroid condition
- Movement of the hand
- Osteoporosis
- Endocrine system issues
- Slow healing
- Leg cramps
- Weight loss
- Diabetes
- Kidney stones
- Diabetic tendency
- Pain in joints
- Frequent urination, especially at night
- Cold hands and feet
Immune System
- Cancer
- Candida Albicans
- Asthma
- Mononucleosis
- Allergies
- Leukemia
- Rhinitis
- Swollen glands
- Sinusitis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Epstein-Barr
- Environmental illness
- Hodgkin’s disease
- Immune deficiency
- Susceptible to flu, colds, etc.
Skin
- Acne
- Dermatitis
- Excessive itching
- Rashes
- Rough skin
- Skin flushes
Energy Symptoms
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Drowsiness
- Hypoglycemia
- Irregular breathing
- Lethargy
- Muscle weakness
- Oversleeping
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy