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Suggest Treatment For Mercury Poisoning In Child
Question: I did hair tissue mineral analysis for my 6yrs son, mercury 2.2 (ppm=mg/kg=mcg/g) while the accepted range <0.3, what shall I do, is it removeable ?
Brief Answer:
Yes it is removabale by chelating agents
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Mercury poisoning in children is usually through environmental exposure, diet containing mercury contamination, thermometer,dental material, battery or occupational, water sources.
Symptoms are cognitive and neurological .
First treatment advise is to remove the source of exposure.
Second step may be chelation agents to remove the metal from body.
Why your son was suspected of metal poisoning and what were his symptoms.
Consult a doctor for proper examination and advise accordingly.
hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
Yes it is removabale by chelating agents
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Mercury poisoning in children is usually through environmental exposure, diet containing mercury contamination, thermometer,dental material, battery or occupational, water sources.
Symptoms are cognitive and neurological .
First treatment advise is to remove the source of exposure.
Second step may be chelation agents to remove the metal from body.
Why your son was suspected of metal poisoning and what were his symptoms.
Consult a doctor for proper examination and advise accordingly.
hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
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