Paralytic Ileus Secondary to Methamphetamine Abuse: A Rare Case.


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Authors
McKelvie, Mark Aidan  ORCID logo  https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4380-2022
Gercek, Yuksel 
Abstract

Methamphetamine hydrochloride, colloquially referred to as "crystal meth," is a potent psychoactive amphetamine derivate. Methamphetamine produces stimulant effects in the user including increased energy and alertness as well as inducing intense euphoric symptoms and suppressing appetite through its dopaminergic, serotonergic, and adrenergic actions. Use of methamphetamine can adversely affect cardiovascular, neurological, and gastrointestinal physiology leading to significant morbidity. We present a rare case of paralytic ileus secondary to methamphetamine abuse which has only once before been described in the literature.

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Keywords
3214 Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Methamphetamine, Substance Misuse, Drug Abuse (NIDA only), 3 Good Health and Well Being
Journal Title
Case Rep Surg
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Journal ISSN
2090-6900
2090-6919
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Publisher
Hindawi Limited