Chronic Dysuria Following Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Use: A Case Report
Elham Akbarzadeh1, Mojtaba Heydari1, Fatemeh Atarzadeh1
1Department of Traditional Persian Medicine, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Galen Medical Journal
|September 1, 2021
Summary
Long-term ginger consumption may cause harmful urinary symptoms. Discontinuing ginger intake resolved a patient's four-year urinary issues, highlighting the importance of considering herbal remedies in diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Urology
- Herbal Medicine
Background:
- Ginger is widely regarded as safe for various ailments.
- Persian medicinal texts suggest potential harm from prolonged or high-dose ginger use.
Observation:
- A 43-year-old man presented with urinary stream interruption, dysuria, and flank pain.
- These symptoms persisted for four years despite medical consultations.
- The symptoms emerged after non-prescribed ginger consumption.
Findings:
- Urinary symptoms significantly improved within eight weeks of ceasing ginger intake.
- No further medical interventions were required after stopping ginger consumption.
Implications:
- Patient history of herbal remedy use is crucial for diagnosing unexplained urinary symptoms.
- Clinicians should inquire about non-prescribed herbal supplement intake.
- This case underscores the potential adverse effects of even commonly used herbs like ginger.
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