Thiamine Deficiency in Self-Induced Refeeding Syndrome, an Undetected and Potentially Lethal Condition
Joint Authors
Hershkowitz, Einat
Reshef, Alon
Munich, Olga
Yosefi, Bracha
Markel, Arie
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Rapid restoration of nutrients and electrolytes after prolonged starvation could result in a life threatening condition characterized by sensory and neurological dysfunction and severe metabolic imbalance that has been designated as refeeding syndrome.
Its diagnosis is frequently missed resulting in severe complications and even death.
We describe a 25-years-old female patient with mental disorders and severe malnutrition who developed severe clinical manifestations and biochemical abnormalities characteristic of the refeeding syndrome, after restarting oral feeding on her own.
Schizophrenia was later diagnosed.
Increased awareness of this condition and its complications is necessary to prevent its detrimental complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hershkowitz, Einat& Reshef, Alon& Munich, Olga& Yosefi, Bracha& Markel, Arie. 2014. Thiamine Deficiency in Self-Induced Refeeding Syndrome, an Undetected and Potentially Lethal Condition. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017236
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hershkowitz, Einat…[et al.]. Thiamine Deficiency in Self-Induced Refeeding Syndrome, an Undetected and Potentially Lethal Condition. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hershkowitz, Einat& Reshef, Alon& Munich, Olga& Yosefi, Bracha& Markel, Arie. Thiamine Deficiency in Self-Induced Refeeding Syndrome, an Undetected and Potentially Lethal Condition. Case Reports in Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017236
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017236