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[An Unusual Case of Rhabdomyolysis]
Artur Dandörfer1, Michael Studhalter1
1Interdisziplinäre Intensivstation, Kantonsspital Olten, Olten.
Abstract:
An Unusual Case of Rhabdomyolysis Abstract. We present the case of a 52-year-old patient with accidental liquorice intoxication after consumption of liquorice tea. In the Arabic cultures the consumption of liquorice tea is very popular during Ramadan and is used to suppress thirst. In the described case this led to a severe case of pseudohyperaldosteronism. Because of the classic presentation of a hypertensive crisis, hypokalaemia and rhabdomyolysis, the patient needed intensive care. Typically, the symptoms last for up to seven days after discontinuation of liquorice and completely subside with time. The treatment consists only of supportive care.
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