Acute drug induced hepatitis secondary to a weight loss product purchased over the internet.
Nutr J
; 6: 13, 2007 Jun 27.
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| ID: mdl-17597525
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Many people now seek alternative methods of weight loss. The internet provides a readily available source of weight reduction products, the ingredients of which are often unclear. The authors describe a case of acute hepatitis in a 20 year old woman caused by such a product purchased over the internet. CASE PRESENTATION A 20-year old woman presented with a two day history of abdominal pain, vomiting and jaundice. There were no identifiable risk factors for chronic liver disease. Liver function tests demonstrated an acute hepatitis (aminoaspartate transaminase 1230 IU/L). A chronic liver disease screen was negative. The patient had started a weight loss product (Pro-Lean), purchased over the internet two weeks prior to presentation. The patient was treated conservatively, and improved. The sequence of events suggests an acute hepatitis caused by an herbal weight loss product.CONCLUSION:
This case report highlights the dangers of weight loss products available to the public over the internet, and the importance of asking specifically about alternative medicines in patients who present with an acute hepatitis.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Pérdida de Peso
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Fármacos Antiobesidad
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Preparaciones de Plantas
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Enfermedad Hepática Inducida por Sustancias y Drogas
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nutr J
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido