Aconite poisoning has been reported in previously published literature and case reports. It may occur due to accidental consumption of aconite tubers or when it is used in medicinal preparations. In this case report we describe a case of aconite poisoning in a primary case of anxiety disorder, after use of herbal medicine. He gave history of consumption of herbal remedy with honey from folk medicine with unknown content. Our patient presented with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, numbness and dizziness that are common symptoms of aconite poisoning. The management was mainly supportive care depending on the symptoms. Our patient recovered after 30 hours, probably due to slow elimination of the metabolites overtime. Our case represents one case where poisoning was not due to wrong consumption but due to drug-drug interaction. It is important that physicians should take drug interactions into consideration while prescribing drugs and also educate patients regarding the same.
Background: Diabetes mellitus, a prevalent endocrine disorder worldwide, has seen an increasing global incidence in recent years, establishing it as a significant public health issue. Notably, individuals with Type 1 Diabetes often have a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) compared to the general population. Objective: The study aims to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity in adults with Type 1 Diabetes in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional web-based study was conducted, collecting data through an online questionnaire. This tool, designed based on literature reviews and expert consultations, gathered information on demographics, medical history, BMI, diabetes details, dietary habits and lifestyle. Results: Out of 250 type 1 diabetic patients aged between 18 and 45 years (mean age 26.0 ± 11.8 years) who completed the survey, 187 (74.8%) were females. The study found that 29.2% were overweight and 19.6% were obese. Overweight/obesity was observed in 66.7% of smokers and the same percentage of those who exercised at the gym. Moreover, overweight and obesity rates were significantly higher among patients who did not adhere to a high-fiber diet compared to those who did (66.7% vs. 46.4%, respectively; P=.049). Conclusion:The study highlighted that nearly half of the patients with diabetes were overweight or obese. Factors such as age, smoking and unhealthy diet correlated significantly with the obesity rate among individuals with Type 1 Diabetes.
Background: Unless vaccines are approved and widely used, there will be over 400 million cases of coronavirus illness in 2019. This is less than two years after the World Health Organization called it a pandemic. Vaccines, on the other hand, may have individual-level side effects that warrant additional research. Objective: The study's aim was to identify the adverse effects reported by the Saudi population in relation to the COVID-19 vaccines. Methodology: A cross-sectional observational study was held in Saudi Arabia between March 1, 2022, and April 15, 2022. Results: The study comprised 3463 adults ranging in age from 18 to 94 years old, with an average age of 33.4 years. The type of vaccine had a statistically significant association with fever, joint pain, lower limb edema, nausea, abdominal discomfort, sweating, distal limb tingling, vertigo), chest pain, sleepiness or drowsiness, and arrhythmia or tachycardia. Conclusion: The lower incidence of fever, joint discomfort, lower limb edema, nausea, abdominal pain, sweating, distal limb tingling, vertigo, drowsiness, and tachycardia were associated with Pfizer vaccine. Lower incidences of chest pain were associated with AstraZeneca vaccine.
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