A 2-year-old and 3-month-old baby had mercury enter the nasal cavity once, and now some of the hair has turned yellow, causing concern about mercury poisoning.

Understand the risks and treatment methods for children who accidentally ingest mercury from a thermometer, ensuring parents can correctly handle such emergency situations.

A two-and-a-half-year-old child had an experience of a broken mercury thermometer and possible mercury inhalation one month after birth and over a year later. Now, besides some yellowing of the hair, there are no other discomfort symptoms. Inquiry about the need for testing mercury levels in the body and how to handle the situation.

Treatment and Possible Symptoms of Mercury Ingestion

Learn about the coping strategies for children who accidentally ingest mercury, including the intake of milk and egg whites, as well as the importance of high-fiber foods.

Explore the potential health risks and preventive measures of mercury in thermometers for infants.

What should you do if a thermometer breaks and cuts your leg?

Discussing the symptoms and solutions for mercury poisoning

What are the implications for the baby and the parent if the parent touches mercury from a broken thermometer, holds the baby without washing hands, and then feeds the baby (the baby is two months old)?

The potential health risks and preventive measures for infants who may come into contact with mercury beads after a broken mercury thermometer.