Episode #333: Wicked High Fever and Rash From Supplements

In this "mystery case" episode, Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum and Dr. Austin Baraki walk through a real medical case of a 21-year-old male who presents to the emergency department with a 5-day history of fever, headaches, and a 1-day history of an itchy rash. The rash started on his face and spread to his chest, back, and thighs, sparing his palms and soles. He also reported nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. He's been taking a weight loss supplement and his fever persists to greater than 104* F. What's the diagnosis?References:Case: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25367505/ Dinitrophenol and obesity: an early twentieth-century regulatory dilemmaThe Return of Rainbow Diet Pills2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP): A Weight Loss Agent with Significant Acute Toxicity and Risk of DeathUnited States v. BachynskyResources Page: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/resources/Template Quiz: https://www.barbellmedicine.com/template-quiz/For more of our stuff:WebsiteApparelAppNeed a coach? Contact Us: [email protected] Sponsors:* Check out CovePure and use my code CovePure.com/bbm for a great deal: https://covepure.com* Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com* Check out Factor and use my code factormeals.com/bbm50off for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/BBM for a great deal: https://www.quince.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands