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[Abdominal pain, constipation and anemia].

Fabio Barresi¹, Isabel Kunz Caflish², Leena Bayly-Schinzel²

¹1 Arbeits- und Umweltmedizin, Institut für Epidemiologie, Biostatistik und Prävention (EBPI), Universität Zürich.

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A 42-year-old man experienced abdominal pain due to lead poisoning. The cause was an ayurvedic medication for vitiligo, highlighting the risks of unregulated traditional remedies.

Keywords:

Anämie Ayurvedisches Naturheilmittel Bauchkoliken Bleivergiftung Obstipation abdominal pain anemia ayurvedic medication constipation lead poisoning

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Area of Science:

Toxicology
Hematology
Gastroenterology

Context:

A 42-year-old male presented with acute spasmodic abdominal pain.
Initial endoscopic evaluations (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) revealed no significant pathological findings.
Laboratory results indicated anemia with basophilic stippling in red blood cells.

Purpose:

To report a case of lead poisoning diagnosed in an adult male.
To identify the source of lead exposure.
To emphasize the potential toxicity of unregulated traditional medicines.

Summary:

The patient's elevated blood lead level confirmed lead poisoning.
The source was identified as an ayurvedic medication taken orally for vitiligo.
Basophilic granules in red blood cells served as a key diagnostic indicator.

Impact:

This case underscores the importance of considering heavy metal toxicity in patients with unexplained anemia and abdominal pain.
It highlights the potential health risks associated with consuming unregulated herbal or traditional medications.
Clinicians should inquire about the use of such remedies, especially when sourced internationally.