Abstract

DIAZ-GOMEZ, Carmen et al. Magnesium poisoning, multi-organ failure and ischemic colitis secondary to chronic ingestion of a parapharmacy product. Rev. esp. enferm. dig. [online]. 2018, vol.110, n.6, pp.404-406. ISSN 1130-0108.  https://dx.doi.org/10.17235/reed.2018.5355/2017.

The article describes the clinical case of a patient with multi-organ failure and ischemic colitis secondary to magnesium poisoning, due to the chronic intake of a parapharmacy product, used for the treatment of chronic constipation. The clinical case is described and a review of the literature is made.

Keywords : Magnesium; Iatrogenic disease; Renal replacement therapy; Enterocolitis; Ileitis.

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