%0 Journal Article
%T Bismuth Toxicity Presenting as Declining Mobility and Falls
%A Amy Duncan
%A Cathy Harbidge
%A David B. Hogan
%J Archive of "Canadian Geriatrics Journal".
%D 2018
%R 10.5770/cgj.21.323
%X A 77-year old woman presented with a history of falls. Known health problems included biopsy-proven collagenous colitis treated with bismuth subsalicylate. On examination, in addition to impaired balance and gait, she was found to have tremors and cognitive deficits. Investigations revealed a markedly elevated urinary bismuth level. Withdrawal of bismuth subsalicylate led to marked cognitive and physical improvement
%K bismuth toxicity
%K falls
%K cognitive impairment
%K delirium
%K collagenous colitis
%U https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6281375/