Iodine poisoning

Iodine poisoning is known to produce the following symptoms.

• Abdominal pain
• Coughing
• Delirium
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Metallic taste in mouth
• Mouth and throat pain
• Inability to urinate

• Seizures
• Shock
• Shortness of breath
• Stupor
• Excessive thirst
• Profuse vomiting
• Death
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First Aid For Iodine Poisoning: In the event that somebody is searching the internet in a bid to quickly neutralize iodine: Give the person milk, cornstarch or flour, and continue to provide milk every 15 minutes. Starches (bread, flour, rice, potatoes, and other carbohydrates) greatly neutralize synthetic iodine. A dose of activated charcoal would be a wise choice too. DO NOT give these items if the patient is having symptoms that make it hard to swallow (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness). ContactPoison Control immediately. The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States.