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Intractable nausea, vomiting and diarrhea in a Mexican woman with No recent travel history.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10689242     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A 45-year-old Mexican woman with a history of noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), hypertension, and coronary artery disease presented to the hospital after 2 months of intractable nausea, vomiting and diarrhea-all made worse by eating and drinking. She reported fever, chills, anorexia and a documented 50-pound weight loss during this period. She denied the signs and symptoms of melena, hematochezia, steatorrhea or constipation. She also reported left leg pain and decreased sensation and strength of her left leg compared to the right leg. She had been hospitalized 2 weeks prior to admission with the same symptoms and a diagnosis of viral gastroenteritis. She was also treated for H. pylori, but subsequent biopsy results were negative by Steiner stain.
Authors:
C Dimaunahan; S Nader; R Watson; M R Lewin
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of travel medicine     Volume:  7     ISSN:  1195-1982     ISO Abbreviation:  J Travel Med     Publication Date:  2000 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-05-10     Completed Date:  2000-05-10     Revised Date:  2009-07-07    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9434456     Medline TA:  J Travel Med     Country:  CANADA    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  39-40     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Medical School-Houston, Texas, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects*
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Diagnosis, Differential
Diarrhea / etiology
Female
Humans
Mexico
Middle Aged
Nausea / etiology
Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / complications,  diagnosis*
Travel*
Vomiting / etiology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Adrenal Cortex Hormones

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