A Case of Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome following Use of an Over-the-Counter Arthritis Supplement
Background. Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome is commonly seen as a complication of chronic steroid use. While most often associated with the use of prescription oral steroids, rare cases result from unintentional steroid exposure. In particular, numerous complementary and alternative medicines have bee...
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| description | Background. Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome is commonly seen as a complication of chronic steroid use. While most often associated with the use of prescription oral steroids, rare cases result from unintentional steroid exposure. In particular, numerous complementary and alternative medicines have been found to contain steroids not previously known to users. Case Presentation. Here, we present a case of iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome caused by prolonged ingestion of dexamethasone found within an over-the-counter arthritis supplement called Artri King. Conclusion. A thorough history of medication use to include over-the-counter medications and supplements may be required to identify the source of exogenous glucocorticoids in iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b971797a2b074d2a9ccd1171773864a62023-03-19T00:00:02ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Endocrinology2090-651X2023-01-01202310.1155/2023/4769258A Case of Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome following Use of an Over-the-Counter Arthritis SupplementColin Dunn0Joshua Amaya1Patrick Green2University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterBackground. Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome is commonly seen as a complication of chronic steroid use. While most often associated with the use of prescription oral steroids, rare cases result from unintentional steroid exposure. In particular, numerous complementary and alternative medicines have been found to contain steroids not previously known to users. Case Presentation. Here, we present a case of iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome caused by prolonged ingestion of dexamethasone found within an over-the-counter arthritis supplement called Artri King. Conclusion. A thorough history of medication use to include over-the-counter medications and supplements may be required to identify the source of exogenous glucocorticoids in iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/4769258 |
| spellingShingle | Colin Dunn Joshua Amaya Patrick Green A Case of Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome following Use of an Over-the-Counter Arthritis Supplement Case Reports in Endocrinology |
| title | A Case of Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome following Use of an Over-the-Counter Arthritis Supplement |
| title_full | A Case of Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome following Use of an Over-the-Counter Arthritis Supplement |
| title_fullStr | A Case of Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome following Use of an Over-the-Counter Arthritis Supplement |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Case of Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome following Use of an Over-the-Counter Arthritis Supplement |
| title_short | A Case of Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome following Use of an Over-the-Counter Arthritis Supplement |
| title_sort | case of iatrogenic cushing s syndrome following use of an over the counter arthritis supplement |
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