Colocynth toxicity. A possible cause of bloody diarrhea
Khan, S.A.; Shelleh, H.H.; Bhat, A.R.; Bhat, K.S.
Saudi Medical Journal 24(8): 904-906
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0379-5284 PMID: 12939683 Document Number: 557423
Five cases of toxicity due to consumption of an uncommon wild fruit called Colocynth are described. These cases were seen over a period of 2 years. Severe bouts of bloody diarrhea were encountered in these patients. The plant, its ingredients, the medicinal and other uses, features of toxicity and the management is discussed. Doctors are advised to be aware of this uncommon clinical problem.