In the debut episode of ABC’s Doctor Odyssey, viewers were introduced to a series of outrageous injuries, including a broken penis, a waterslide mishap, and a bizarre incident involving a person falling off a boat due to heightened arousal. The show’s wild scenarios can be attributed to the creative influence of Ryan Murphy.
The narrative centers around the attractive Doctor Max Bankman, portrayed by Joshua Jackson, who is reportedly Connecticut’s first diagnosed COVID-19 patient, serving aboard a luxurious cruise ship. The episode features a patient named Burt, played by Tom McGowan, who experiences iodine poisoning after overindulging in shrimp.
Experts suggest that iodine poisoning from shrimp consumption is highly unlikely. According to USDA data, three ounces of cooked shrimp contain approximately 13 micrograms of iodine. This means an individual would need to consume over 1,100 micrograms to face potential poisoning, equating to more than 15 pounds of shrimp in one sitting.
Dr. Todd McNiff, an internal medicine physician in New York, expressed skepticism over the portrayal of shrimp-induced poisoning, noting it’s likely a dramatic element for television rather than a realistic scenario. He emphasized that one would need to consume an excessive amount of shrimp to face any serious health risk from iodine.
Additionally, the notion of calling iodine poisoning from shrimp “seal disease” seems to be a fictional construct for the show, as Dr. McNiff indicated he has never encountered this term in medical discussions. Research shows that “seal disease” relates exclusively to actual seals or people bitten by them, rather than culinary enthusiasts. Despite this, Doctor Odyssey promises to deliver more amusing medical situations affecting its cruise ship passengers throughout the season.