Severe failure to thrive and diarrhoea caused by laxative abuse.
We report a case of chronic administration of Epsom salts leading to diarrhoea and severe weight loss in 7 month old girl.
Department of Child Health, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
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D002649:Child Abuse; D003968:Diarrhea, Infantile / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008278:Magnesium Sulfate / Q000506:poisoning*; D009110:Munchausen Syndrome
D008278:Magnesium Sulfate