A 21-year-old woman injected mercury directly into her vein… and the effects on her body left doctors speechless. A clinical case as extreme as it was sh0cking. Check 1st comment 👇

Mercury, a liquid metal at room temperature, is commonly found in thermometers and other equipment. Although external contact with this metal can be dangerous, direct injection into the bloodstream is an extremely unusual occurrence with potentially fatal results. This uncommon case warns of an individual who injected liquid mercury into a vein, the consequences for his health, and the treatment he received.

The case: Injection of mercury into the bl00dstream

A 21-year-old female dental assistant attempted suicide by injecting 10 milliliters (135 grams) of liquid mercury directly into a vein. Shortly afterward, she suffered from symptoms such as rapid breathing, a dry cough, and bloody sputum. A chest X-ray showed that the mercury had distributed throughout her lungs in a vascular pattern, particularly in the lower lungs.