Rhabdomyolysis in an unsuspecting patient
Vitex is an herbal supplement marketed towards women to help regulate menstrual cycles, alleviate some symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, and boost fertility. It is non-FDA regulated and can be purchased from many different places including online and in health stores. We report a case of a 36-year...
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center
2018-11-01
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| description | Vitex is an herbal supplement marketed towards women to help regulate menstrual cycles, alleviate some symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, and boost fertility. It is non-FDA regulated and can be purchased from many different places including online and in health stores. We report a case of a 36-year old African American female with no past medical history who developed severe bilateral thigh pain and swelling four days after starting Vitex. This occurred only after mild to moderate exercise that was no more intense than the patient’s typical routine, and she stated to be well hydrated that day. After appropriate labs and workup, she was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis and admitted to the hospital for close observation and IV fluids. This report is designed to raise the concern that Vitex may potentiate muscle damage with exertion during routine exercise. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-127aeb65cb7a40c1a3a605578def06db2023-01-02T19:07:14ZengGreater Baltimore Medical CenterJournal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives2000-96662018-11-018638638810.1080/20009666.2018.15362431536243Rhabdomyolysis in an unsuspecting patientCharlie Farmer0Jessica Barnard1Joanne Zhu2Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical CenterWellstar Kennestone Regional Medical CenterHospital Medicine, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical CenterVitex is an herbal supplement marketed towards women to help regulate menstrual cycles, alleviate some symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, and boost fertility. It is non-FDA regulated and can be purchased from many different places including online and in health stores. We report a case of a 36-year old African American female with no past medical history who developed severe bilateral thigh pain and swelling four days after starting Vitex. This occurred only after mild to moderate exercise that was no more intense than the patient’s typical routine, and she stated to be well hydrated that day. After appropriate labs and workup, she was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis and admitted to the hospital for close observation and IV fluids. This report is designed to raise the concern that Vitex may potentiate muscle damage with exertion during routine exercise.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2018.1536243Vitexherbalsupplementrhabdorhabdomyolysisexercise |
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