DOI: 10.4103/amsr.amsr_49_23 ISSN: 2949-785X

Watch what you eat: Two cases of fish gall bladder induced acute kidney injury

Mohammed Fahad Khan, S. Ravitej, Vishwanath Siddini, Mahesha Vankalakunti, H Sudarshan Ballal

Abstract

The use of dehydrated and processed fish gallbladder as a traditional remedy has been associated with adverse effects on health. This report presents two cases of individuals who experienced anuric acute kidney injury and severe hepatitis after consuming fish gallbladder. Both patients received hemodialysis and steroid treatment, leading to full recovery of renal function and hepatic enzyme levels within 1 month.

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