A 60-year-old man eliminated all chlorine, including table salt, from his diet, believing he could substitute sodium chloride with sodium bromide. After three months, he presented to an emergency room with paranoia and extreme thirst, claiming his neighbor was poisoning him. Lab tests showed multiple micronutrient deficiencies and a serious case of bromism, caused by an excess of bromine in his body. Bromism can impair nerve function and lead to significant health problems, including skin rashes and psychiatric symptoms, historically linked to sedative use in the past.
The man had eliminated all chlorine from his diet, even table salt, believing he could replace sodium chloride with sodium bromide, which he purchased online.
Three months later, he arrived at the emergency room, claiming his neighbor was trying to poison him, while showing signs of paranoia and extreme thirst.
Lab tests revealed multiple micronutrient deficiencies and a serious case of bromism, caused by an excess amount of bromine built up in his body.
Bromine, once commonly used for its sedative effects, can easily accumulate in the body, leading to impaired nerve function and various health issues.
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