Arsenic toxicity following Ayurvedic medication

Alternative forms of medicine like Ayurveda have witnessed a rise in global popularity over the recent decades. Drugs used Ayurveda, particularly those mineral origin can lead to toxic effects due heavy metal overdose. Here, we report case 53-year-old woman who presented with glove-and-stocking paresthesia and scaly plaques following institution Ayurvedic drugs containing arsenic for dermatitis. She also had loss distal proprioception hyperesthetic response pinprick. Her blood analysis showed elevated levels; 12 times acceptable upper limit, normal lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium levels. The drug was immediately stopped there gradual but incomplete resolution weakness next several months. risk toxicity should be briefed patient before start drugs. Monitoring serum levels while on these medications might help identify toxicities early result commencement therapy at an stage.