# An Unusual Case of Dietary-Induced Liver Injury during Pregnancy: A Case Report of Probable Liver Injury due to High-Dose Turmeric Intake and Literature Review

## TL;DR

A pregnant woman developed liver injury likely from high turmeric intake, which improved with dietary changes.

## Contribution

This case report highlights a rare instance of dietary-induced liver injury during pregnancy linked to high-dose turmeric consumption.

## Key findings

- A pregnant patient showed signs of liver injury linked to high turmeric intake.
- Strict dietary management improved both clinical and biochemical outcomes during pregnancy.

## Abstract

Turmeric-induced liver injury is a controversial topic, and turmeric is safe to consume during pregnancy in small amounts; however, it might be an uncommon cause of liver injury if consumed in large amounts. We hereby report a case of a pregnant patient who demonstrated atypical signs and symptoms of dietary-induced liver injury during pregnancy. She presented with itching at 23 weeks 4 days of pregnancy and had deranged liver function tests and was diagnosed with dietary-induced liver injury. The patient was managed with a strict diet during the pregnancy which resulted in a significant improvement in the clinical and biochemical findings during the pregnancy.