Mad honey disease: A challenging encounter in the emergency department

Key Clinical Message Be aware of potential severe interactions between aged honey containing grayanotoxins and alcohol. Such combinations can exacerbate symptoms like syncope and hypotension, especially in elderly patients with pre‐existing conditions, necessitating careful evaluation and management...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2024-11, Vol.12 (11), p.e9555-n/a
Main Authors: Khan, Sajjad Ahmed, Luitel, Anish, Poudel, Rasmita, Aryal, Bijita, Rauniyar, Vivek K., Parajuli, Surya Bahadur
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
alcohol interaction
Alcohol use
Blood pressure
Cardiac arrhythmia
Chronic illnesses
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Edema
Emergency medical care
Fainting
grayanotoxins
Heart rate
Hypertension
Hypotension
mad honey disease
Older people
syncope
Toxicity
Trauma
Vital signs
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Summary:Key Clinical Message Be aware of potential severe interactions between aged honey containing grayanotoxins and alcohol. Such combinations can exacerbate symptoms like syncope and hypotension, especially in elderly patients with pre‐existing conditions, necessitating careful evaluation and management.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.9555