Abboud Alan, Ullah Kazi, Klyachman Leslie, Huang Emily B, Cherala Rasan
Department of Medicine Stony Brook University Hospital.
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine Stony Brook University Hospital.
J Brown Hosp Med. 2024 Oct 1;3(4):21-24. doi: 10.56305/001c.122729. eCollection 2024.
Turmeric and its active compound, curcumin, has gained popularity as an herbal supplement due to its anti-inflammatory properties. However, the lack of standardized regulation for herbal supplements raises concerns about potential side effects and toxicity. This case report presents a 53-year-old woman with Behçet disease who developed biopsy-proven drug-induced liver injury (DILI) after initiating a turmeric supplement, with resolution of laboratory abnormalities after a positive supplement de-challenge. This case highlights the importance of noting herbal supplementation during medication reconciliation and underscores the need for rigorous regulatory oversight to ensure the safety of such products.
姜黄及其活性成分姜黄素，因其抗炎特性作为一种草药补充剂而受到欢迎。然而，草药补充剂缺乏标准化监管引发了对潜在副作用和毒性的担忧。本病例报告介绍了一名53岁患有白塞病的女性，在开始服用姜黄补充剂后出现了经活检证实的药物性肝损伤（DILI），在停用补充剂后实验室异常情况得到缓解。本病例强调了在用药核对时记录草药补充剂使用情况的重要性，并强调需要进行严格的监管监督以确保此类产品的安全性。
