Thyrotoxicosis co-existing with ulcerative colitis.
A 32-year-old lady was admitted with complaints of recurrent episodes of vomiting and loose stools associated with tenesmus and blood and mucus. She also had a neck swelling since 11 years of age, and had features of thyrotoxicosis for five to six months. She responded to balsalazide only after her thyroid status was controlled with carbimazole.
Pai
Santhichandra
S
Department of Internal Medicine,Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Lane, Elamakkara P O, Cochin 682 026, India. drsantheendu@yahoo.com
Mehta
Rajiv
R
Rao
Ganapathi
G
D000328:Adult; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013971:Thyrotoxicosis / Q000150:complications*