Turmeric and Intestinal obstruction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Intestinal obstruction is reported as a side effect among people who take Turmeric (turmeric), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Intestinal obstruction when taking Turmeric. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15,564 people who have side effects when taking Turmeric from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Turmeric?

Turmeric has active ingredients of turmeric. It is often used in inflammation. eHealthMe is studying from 16,563 Turmeric users. Check the latest studies of Turmeric.

What is Intestinal obstruction?

Intestinal obstruction is found to be associated with 1,888 drugs and 2,615 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Intestinal obstruction.

On Jul, 27, 2026

15,564 people reported to have side effects when taking Turmeric.
Among them, 42 people (0.27%) have Intestinal obstruction.

Could Turmeric cause Intestinal obstruction?

Among these 42 people:

What is the gender of people who have Intestinal obstruction when taking Turmeric? *

female: 70.73 %
male: 29.27 %

What is the age of people who have Intestinal obstruction when taking Turmeric? *

What are other drugs people take besides Turmeric? *

Vitamin D3: 16 people, 38.10%
Magnesium: 14 people, 33.33%
Biotin: 13 people, 30.95%
Humira: 10 people, 23.81%
Fish Oil: 8 people, 19.05%
Ativan: 8 people, 19.05%
Vitamin B12: 8 people, 19.05%
Ondansetron: 7 people, 16.67%
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride: 6 people, 14.29%
Metoprolol Succinate: 6 people, 14.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Intestinal obstruction? *

Abdominal Pain: 12 people, 28.57%
Nausea And Vomiting: 11 people, 26.19%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 26.19%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 21.43%
Fall: 9 people, 21.43%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 21.43%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 8 people, 19.05%
Weakness: 8 people, 19.05%
Dizziness: 8 people, 19.05%
Constipation: 8 people, 19.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 11 people, 26.19%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 7 people, 16.67%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 11.90%
Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 4 people, 9.52%
Breast Cancer: 3 people, 7.14%
Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 3 people, 7.14%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 7.14%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 3 people, 7.14%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 2 people, 4.76%
Migraine (headache): 2 people, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on turmeric (the active ingredients of Turmeric) and Turmeric (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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