Neurologic Symptoms Due to Possible Chromium Deficiency in Long‐Term Parenteral Nutrition That Closely Mimic Metronidazole‐Induced Syndromes

Albert H. Verhage, W K Cheong, Khursheed N. Jeejeebhoy

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition · 1996 · 50 citations · 41 references

Abstract

Neuropathy and glucose intolerance may occur despite increased serum chromium levels and respond to chromium infusion. The previous use of drugs such as metronidazole should not exclude chromium as a potential treatment for neuropathy in HPN patients.

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