Unexplained hypoglycemia and intake of Gymnanthemum extensum as alternative medicine for health promotion

UNEXPLAINED HYPOGLYCEMIA AND INTAKE OF GYMNANTHEMUM  EXTENSUM AS ALTERNATIVE MEDICIEN FOR HEALTH PROMOTION

Supasiripinyokul P¹*                            

1. 26 Medical Center, Bangkok Thailand

Correspondence:

Dr. Piphob Supasiripinyokul. 32 Medical Center, Bangkok Thailand

E-mail: supasiripinyokulp@gmail.com

           

Supasiripinyokul P. Unexplained hypoglycemia and intake of Gymnanthemum extensum as alternative medicine for health promotion. Case Study Case Rep. 2019; 9(2): 16 - 19.

ABSTRACT

The abnormal blood glucose is an important clinical problem. Hypoglycemia is a possible clinical complaint. There are several possible etiological factors inducing hypoglycemia. In the present report, the author presents a case of patient presenting with unexplained hypoglycemia. According to the in depth history taking, the patient revealed history in intake of leaves of Gymnanthemum extensum due to the belief that the plant can promote good health. At present, several plants are locally claimed for the medical usefulness and used as alternative medicine around the world. Without good control, there might be a possible adverse effect.

Keywords: Hypoglycemia, Gymnanthemum extensum, alternative medicine