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1: Indian J Gastroenterol. 2005 Nov-Dec;24(6):263-4.Links

Thyrotoxicosis co-existing with ulcerative colitis.

Pai S, Mehta R, Rao G.

Department of Internal Medicine,Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Amrita Lane, Elamakkara P O, Cochin 682 026, India. drsantheendu@yahoo.com

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.

PMID: 16424628 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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