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Herbal hepatitis due to use of alternative medicines for Lyme disease.

Authors :
Perrillo RP
Burton JR Jr
Westbrook LM
Source :
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) [Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent)] 2021 Oct 19; Vol. 35 (1), pp. 104-105. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Oct 19 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Lyme disease often leaves patients with chronic symptoms of fatigue, easy confusion, and even cardiac arrhythmias. We report a case in which Lyme disease was treated with an herbal mixture due to protracted symptoms despite intravenous antibiotics. This mixture was associated with hepatotoxicity. General providers should be aware of the fact that homeopathic remedies may be associated with hepatotoxicity, and herbalists need better understanding of the safety risks of the individual components in remedy mixtures.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Baylor University Medical Center.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0899-8280
Volume :
35
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
34970053
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2021.1974272