Case of acute kidney injury due to bilimbi fruit ingestion

Bilimbi fruit is widely eaten in Malaysia. Rarely reported is its potential to cause acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with prior normal renal function. The possible dangers of its consumption are still relatively unknown among many. This case highlights the importance of taking a thorough dieta...

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Main Authors: Wong, Koh-Wei, Meryl Grace Lansing
Format: Article
Language:en
en
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021
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Online Access:https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31202/1/Case%20of%20acute%20kidney%20injury%20due%20to%20bilimbi%20fruit%20ingestion_ABSTRACT.pdf
https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31202/2/Case%20of%20acute%20kidney%20injury%20due%20to%20bilimbi%20fruit%20ingestion.pdf
https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31202/
https://casereports.bmj.com/content/bmjcr/14/7/e242325.full.pdf
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2021- 242325
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Summary:Bilimbi fruit is widely eaten in Malaysia. Rarely reported is its potential to cause acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with prior normal renal function. The possible dangers of its consumption are still relatively unknown among many. This case highlights the importance of taking a thorough dietary history in patients with AKI. We also hope to increase awareness among healthcare professionals on the nephrotoxic and neurotoxic effects of bilimbi fruits.