Hogan David B, Harbidge Cathy, Duncan Amy
Division of Geriatric Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Calgary Fall Prevention Clinic, Specialized Geriatric Services, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Can Geriatr J. 2018 Dec 30;21(4):307-309. doi: 10.5770/cgj.21.323. eCollection 2018 Dec.
A 77-year old woman presented with a history of falls. Known health problems included biopsy-proven collagenous colitis treated with bismuth subsalicylate. On examination, in addition to impaired balance and gait, she was found to have tremors and cognitive deficits. Investigations revealed a markedly elevated urinary bismuth level. Withdrawal of bismuth subsalicylate led to marked cognitive and physical improvement.
一名77岁女性因跌倒史就诊。已知的健康问题包括经活检证实的胶原性结肠炎,曾用次水杨酸铋治疗。检查发现,除平衡和步态受损外,她还有震颤和认知缺陷。调查显示尿铋水平显著升高。停用次水杨酸铋后,认知和身体状况有明显改善。