Table 1 Symptoms observed in 288 patients with mercury poisoning
Symptoms | Subgroup | Numbers (%) |
|---|---|---|
Neurological | 145 (50.3 %) | |
Pain in extremities | 57 (19.8 %) | |
Numbness in extremities | 58 (20.1 %) | |
Tremor in extremities | 10 (3.5 %) | |
Dizziness and headaches | 23 (8.0 %) | |
Myoasthenia | 8 (2.8 %) | |
Memory problems | 3 (1.0 %) | |
Insomnia | 8 (2.8 %) | |
Nephrology | 76 (26.4 %) | |
Edema | 45 (15.6 %) | |
Foamed urine | 17 (5.9 %) | |
Nephrotic syndrome | 39 (13.5 %) | |
Hematuria | 2 (0.7 %) | |
Respiratory | 23 (8.0 %) | |
Shortness of breath | 9 (3.1 %) | |
Chest tightness | 22 (7.6 %) | |
Gastrointestinal | 15 (5.2 %) | |
Pain in throat, chest, or abdomen | 9 (3.1 %) | |
Nausea and vomiting | 6 (2.1 %) | |
Dermatological | 5 (1.7 %) | |
Erythematous skin rashes | 5 (1.7 %) |