Woman Hospitalized After Swallowing Live Frogs for Back Pain
An 82-year-old woman, surnamed Zhang, was recently hospitalized after attempting a folk remedy for her back pain. She swallowed eight live frogs, believing it would ease her herniated disc. Doctors discovered she had developed a parasitic infection, including sparganum, due to this unusual treatment.
Zhang consumed three frogs on the first day and five on the next, following a folk belief that swallowing frogs could alleviate her back pain. However, this practice led to severe abdominal pain, necessitating hospitalization. Medical professionals found that she had contracted a parasitic infection, including sparganum, as a result of ingesting the frogs.
This incident comes weeks after British medical experts expressed doubt about a Chinese actress' claims about reversing grey hair through injections of exosomes, tiny cellular vesicles used in various medical fields, including cosmetics and tissue regeneration. Despite reports of exosome use in cosmetics, specific details about its application remain scarce in public domains.
Zhang's case serves as a reminder to be cautious about unproven folk remedies. While traditional practices can have benefits, they can also pose serious health risks. It's crucial to consult healthcare professionals for medical advice.
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