MERCURY POISONING AND MANAGEMENT: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

ABSTRACT
A great number of literatures have been documented the destructive effects of the heavy metal toxin on the brain, kidneys, and nervous systems.
Mercury is one of such chemicals of the environmental toxin which produces adverse effects causing mercury poisoning a leads to accumulation in the
tissues of the body. Mercury occurs in various forms even though they are interchangeable which is the deadly feature of this chemical which is the
cause for this mercury poisoning. That is, there are three types, namely, elemental, organic, and inorganic mercury. So, mercury has different effects
in the body according to its chemical forms. Exposure to this chemical occurs in two ways through environmental exposure or due to occupational
exposure. Different forms of mercury target different vital organs of the body, on failure of these organs are crucial for the body which might lead to
the death of the individual. Diagnosis of different types of mercury poisoning can be done by analyzing the samples of hair, urine, whole blood, and
certain tissues of the body. This analysis also gives us the results of recent exposure to the chemical. According to the lab diagnostic report and through
preliminary clinic examination, the patient is treated according to the duration and dosage of mercury exposed to.
Keywords: Mercury poisoning, Environmental toxin, Mercury, Occupational hazards.