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Colonic irrigation-induced hyponatremia

Norlela S., and Izham C., and Khalid B.A.K., (2004) Colonic irrigation-induced hyponatremia. Malaysian Journal of Pathology, 26 (2). pp. 117-118. ISSN 0126-8635

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Affiliations

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Faculty of Medicine. Dept. of Medicine
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Faculty of Medicine. Dept. of Medicine
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Faculty of Medicine. Dept. of Medicine

Abstract

A 42-year-old Chinese woman presented with transient confusional state and memory loss due to acute water intoxicational hyponatremia complicating colonic irrigation (enemas) used as an alternative medicine to promote health. Although there is no evidence that such “antiautointoxication” technique conveys true benefit in any condition, this form of “quackery” may actually cause harm,such as water intoxication as in this case.

Item Type:Journal
Keywords:Hyponatremia, water intoxication, colonic irrigation, memory loss, Chinese women
Subjects:R Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
ID Code:3844

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