Colocynth toxicity A Possible cause of bloody diarrhea
Saudi Medical Journal. 2003; 24 (8): 904-906
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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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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Rosales
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Frutas
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Medicina Tradicional
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Saudi Med. J.
Año:
2003
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