| Exogenously-induced apparent hypermineralocorticoidism associated with ingestion of "asam boi". | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16435060 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 31-year-old woman presented with a one-week history of headache, generalised lethargy, weakness and poor appetite. Clinical examination showed that her blood pressure was 200/120 mmHg. On an earlier occasion, her blood pressure was found to be normal by a general practitioner whom she last visited three months earlier when she had an upper respiratory tract infection. Investigations showed hypokalaemia, suppressed serum renin and aldosterone. Further history was taken and revealed that she had been craving for guava fruits which she ate with flavoured "asam boi" (containing glycyrrhizic acid) at least three spoonfuls twice a day for the past six weeks. The hypertension and hypokalaemia resolved after two weeks of stopping the "asam boi". Her clinical picture was compatible with exogenously-induced hypermineralocortoidism. |
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Authors:
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B B Hamidon; V Jeyabalan |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Singapore medical journal Volume: 47 ISSN: 0037-5675 ISO Abbreviation: Singapore Med J Publication Date: 2006 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-01-25 Completed Date: 2006-05-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404516 Medline TA: Singapore Med J Country: Singapore |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 156-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. hamidon@mail.hukm.ukm.my |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Female Glycyrrhiza / adverse effects* Glycyrrhizic Acid / adverse effects Humans Hyperaldosteronism / etiology* Mineralocorticoid Excess Syndrome, Apparent / etiology* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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1405-86-3/Glycyrrhizic Acid |
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