Chronic mercury poisoning is a condition that develops from prolonged exposure to low levels of mercury over months or years. It is caused by accumulation of mercury in the body from contaminated fish consumption, dental amalgam fillings, occupational exposure, or environmental sources. The Mercury Blood test is the most important diagnostic tool for detecting elevated mercury levels and confirming chronic poisoning.
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Chronic mercury poisoning is caused by repeated exposure to low levels of mercury over an extended period, typically months or years. Common sources include eating fish high in methylmercury (such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tuna), exposure to mercury vapor from dental amalgam fillings, occupational exposure in industries using mercury (mining, manufacturing, dental work), and living in contaminated environments. Unlike acute poisoning from a single large exposure, chronic mercury poisoning develops gradually as mercury accumulates in body tissues, particularly the brain and kidneys.
The Mercury Blood test is the most important test for chronic mercury poisoning because it directly measures the concentration of mercury circulating in your bloodstream. This test is essential when you experience symptoms like mood swings, memory problems, or physical tremors, as it provides definitive evidence of mercury exposure and helps differentiate mercury toxicity from other neurological conditions. Blood mercury levels that remain elevated over time confirm chronic exposure and guide your healthcare provider in determining the severity of poisoning and appropriate treatment strategies, including identifying and eliminating the source of mercury exposure.
You should get tested if you experience unexplained neurological symptoms like memory loss, mood swings, irritability, or tremors, especially if you regularly consume large fish known to contain high mercury levels. Testing is also important if you work in industries with mercury exposure (dental offices, mining, manufacturing), notice symptoms developing gradually over months, or have multiple dental amalgam fillings combined with concerning symptoms. Early detection through blood testing is crucial because chronic mercury poisoning can cause permanent neurological damage if left untreated, but intervention can prevent further complications.
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Increase resistance or strength training
Prioritize 7–8 hours of quality sleep per night, try to reduce stress
Include more zinc- and magnesium-rich foods (like shellfish, beef, pumpkin seeds, spinach)
Consider retesting in 3–6 months
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