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Ashley Goodman1, Jennifer Howard2
1Athletic Training Program, Gross Human Anatomy Laboratory, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina.
Excessive licorice consumption can cause serious health issues like pseudohyperaldosteronism. Early diagnosis and stopping licorice intake led to a full recovery in a patient with severe symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Clinical Case Study
Background:
- Licorice, containing glycyrrhizic acid, is widely used in various industries.
- Excessive intake of glycyrrhizic acid is linked to severe health complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of licorice-induced pseudohyperaldosteronism.
- To emphasize the importance of a comprehensive patient history.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 51-year-old female ultramarathon runner.
- Detailed patient history including consumption of herbal products.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with symptoms including fatigue, edema, hypertension, and paresis.
- Diagnosis of licorice-induced pseudohyperaldosteronism after 10 months of chronic consumption.
- Complete recovery within 2 months of discontinuing licorice products.
Conclusions:
- Chronic licorice consumption can lead to life-threatening pseudohyperaldosteronism.
- Thorough patient history is crucial for diagnosing such conditions.
- Public awareness of licorice hazards is essential.
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