A case of supplement-induced hepatitis

Authors

Carolina M. Pusec, Advocate Aurora Health
Ryan Wolsky, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Christopher Llerena, Advocate Aurora Health
Parimal Sura, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Pusec CM, Wolsky R, Llerena C, Sura P. A Case of Supplement-Induced Hepatitis. Cureus. 2022;14(10):e30433. Published 2022 Oct 18. doi:10.7759/cureus.30433

Affiliations

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Abstract

Acute hepatitis is an uncommon sequela of herbal supplement use. Regardless, considering the hepatotoxic effects of natural supplements is important, especially in patients taking other medications or substances. We herein describe a case of acute steatohepatitis in a patient who chronically consumed high doses of ashwagandha and other herbal supplements in the context of alcohol use and a multi-medication regimen.

Type

Article

PubMed ID

36407193