Mercury, Urine Test in Delhi

Mercury is a heavy metal and can be harmful in many forms. There are three forms of mercury which can cause serious damage to the body if taken through diet, inhaled or applied to the skin accidently. Naturally, at room temperature, mercury exists in the liquid form as odourless vapour. Polluted air and water is the main source for getting mercury contamination. Workers of the industries which uses mercury and intake of the fishes which are high in mercury are other sources for getting the mercury contamination. Prolonged exposure to the mercury can cause damage to the kidney and the brain in the adults. Permanent damage to the fetus can be caused if mother is exposed to the mercury during pregnancy. Infants can be exposed to mercury through breastfeeding as well. Dental fillings of silver amalgam also contain mercury. Very tiny amount can be absorbed in from these fillings but that is not harmful for the health. Presence of mercury in the urine is an indicative sign for the increased level of mercury in the body and mercury intoxication.