| Autor: |
Kusala Maddumabandara, Arun Rajaratnam, Mohamed Ishfak, Nimali Samarakoon, Kithmini Ellepola, Sunil Bowattage |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Medical Case Reports, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1752-1947 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s13256-024-04481-8 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background Herbal products and traditional remedies are commonly used by individuals worldwide for the management of common ailments, even though most are not without risks. Acalypha indica is a popular medicinal plant consumed in some Asian countries. Case presentation This case report presents a 40-year-old previously unevaluated Sri Lankan female and her 8-year-old son who presented with severe glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency related acute intravascular oxidative haemolysis and methaemoglobinaemia precipitated by Acalypha indica consumption, successfully managed with supportive care and blood transfusion. Conclusions This case highlights the potential hemolytic and methaemoglobinaemic effects of ingesting oxidant herbal products and the importance of considering such exposures in patients presenting with hemolysis and multiorgan involvement, particularly in communities where herbal product intake is popular. Healthcare providers should be aware of the risks associated with traditional remedies and maintain a high index of suspicion to ensure prompt recognition and appropriate management. |
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