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Myeloneuropathy from whipped cream bulbs presenting as conversion disorder
1Postgraduate Centre, Graylands Hospital, Mt Claremont, Western Australia, Australia.
The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
|February 1, 1997
Summary
Nitrous oxide abuse from whipped cream bulbs can cause serious neurological damage, specifically myeloneuropathy. Prompt treatment with hydroxy cobalamin can effectively resolve these symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Toxicology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Nitrous oxide (N2O) abuse is a growing concern, particularly its use as a recreational drug.
- Toxicity from N2O is documented in medical and dental settings, with rare reports of myeloneuropathy linked to vitamin B12 deficiency.
- This case represents a novel instance of myeloneuropathy stemming from recreational N2O abuse via whipped cream propellants.