Colocynth toxicity A Possible cause of bloody diarrhea
Saudi Medical Journal. 2003; 24 (8): 904-906
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| ID: emr-64697
Biblioteca responsável:
EMRO
ABSTRACT
Five cases of toxicity due to consumption of an uncommon wild fruit called Colocynth are described. These cases were seen over a period of 2 years. Severe bouts of bloody diarrhea were encountered in these patients. The plant, its ingredients, the medicinal and other uses, features of toxicity and the management is discussed. Doctors are advised to be aware of this uncommon clinical problem:
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Contexto em Saúde:
Doenças Negligenciadas
Problema de saúde:
Diarreia
Base de dados:
IMEMR
Assunto principal:
Rosales
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Frutas
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Medicina Tradicional
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Saudi Med. J.
Ano de publicação:
2003
