Methylmercury poisoning

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Central nervous system

Minamata Bay disease

Methylmercury damage is irreversible. Treatment is determined by the severity of the condition and is similar to that given for cerebral palsy.

The symptoms are irreversible; however, they do not usually worsen unless there is a new exposure to methylmercury.

Complications depend on the severity of the condition, and the specific symptoms manifested (such as blindness or deafness).

Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of this type of poisoning or if you know have eaten foods that may have been contaminated with methylmercury.

The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning.

This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

See National Poison Control center.

Review Date: 07/18/2006
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.