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ArticleCureus2025

Hypernatremia Caused by Saltwater Emesis in a Case of Neem Powder Poisoning.

Krishnakar Reddy Alla, Rusheeka Pulluri

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Krishnakar Reddy AllaInternal Medicine, Sri Venkata Sai (SVS) Medical College, Mahbubnagar, IND.
Rusheeka PulluriInternal Medicine, Sri Venkata Sai (SVS) Medical College, Mahbubnagar, IND.

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Abstract

Table salt is widely available and, in some cases, inappropriately used as an emetic in poisoning incidents, both in clinical and domestic settings. However, saltwater-induced emesis can lead to severe hypernatremia, which, although rare, carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Early recognition, prompt diagnosis, and urgent management are essential to prevent irreversible neurological injury or death. We report a case of severe hypernatremia (serum sodium 187 mmol/L) following saltwater-induced emesis in a young woman with suspected neem powder poisoning, in whom timely intervention led to complete recovery. Clinical features, management strategies, and the urgent need to eliminate this dangerous practice are discussed.

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community-acquired hypernatremiareal-world educationsaltwaterself-poisoningsuicide prevention

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PMID40932984
PMCPMC12417294

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