Suicidal corrosive ingestion in diabetes mellitus patient: what should we do?

Authors

  • Pauliana Department of Internal Medicine, Wangaya Regional Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
  • Ketut Suryana Department of Internal Medicine, Wangaya Regional Hospital, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20242258

Keywords:

Corrosive agent, Alkali agent, Suicidal, Diabetes mellitus

Abstract

The corrosive agent is often used for suicide plans, and it can cause severe damage, including various gastrointestinal pathologies such as strictures, perforation, and bleeding. In more severe cases, it can lead to multiorgan system failure, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and sepsis. These was a reported case of corrosive ingestion with diabetes mellitus as a comorbidity. Prompt, appropriate, and immediate initial management by healthcare professionals is crucial to reduce complications from corrosive agents.

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2024-08-02