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  Skeletal fluorosis is a chronic metabolic bone disease caused by the prolonged ingestion or inhalation of excessive amounts of fluoride . While fluoride is often celebrated for its role in preventing dental caries, this case study serves as a stark reminder that even beneficial minerals can become toxic at supra-therapeutic levels . In this column, we explore a fascinating and rare clinical case of a 47-year-old woman whose habitual consumption of massive quantities of tea led to debilitating bone pain and striking radiographic findings . Case Presentation: The Hidden Danger in the Teapot A 47-year-old female presented with a primary complaint of diffuse bone pain and abnormal findings on routine radiography . Upon detailed history taking, a remarkable dietary habit was revealed: for the past 17 years, the patient had habitually consumed a pitcher of tea made from 100 to 150 tea bags daily . Tea leaves ( Camellia sinensis ) naturally accumulate fluoride from the soil . While mode...