This is a reply to # 1,939,402

 

"Iodine-induced delirium

T. Hare *, T. Sato, M. Takeichi

Department of Psychiatry, Saga Medical School, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849, Japan

 

B. Acute Effects

Acute toxicity may result from short-term exposure to a high concentration or a large amount. In adults, an average fatal dose of ingested iodine crystals or powder has been estimated to be two to four grams. Ingestion causes burns in the mouth, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Severe intoxication may result in headache, delirium, and a drop in blood pressure. Inhalation causes eye and nose irritation and tightness in the chest. Skin contact causes burns, irritation, and rash (Genium, 1999)."

 

"Delirium:

 

It is commonly associated with a disturbance of consciousness (eg, reduced clarity of awareness of the environment). The change in cognition (memory deficit, disorientation, language disturbance) or the development of a perceptual disturbance, must be one that is not better accounted for by a preexisting, established, or evolving dementia."

 

Case closed.

 

Somebody clearly needs more fluoride in their water.