Jakarta, hitclubapk3 Indonesia
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Drink
mountain water or washing
face
with natural water is often considered refreshing.However, for a 38 year old man in China, this habit actually led to an unforgettable medical experience.
For almost ten days, the man experienced mild nosebleeds that never stopped.Blood also often appears in his saliva.Initially, he thought it was just a simple sinus problem.Dry air or fatigue often triggers spontaneous nosebleeds.
However, curiosity brought him to the First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine.It was there that the true cause was revealed, and everything was far from what was initially expected.
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Citing a report published in The New England Journal of Medicine, doctors examined the patient’s nasal cavity using a small medical camera.Instead of irritation or injury, they found a live leech actively moving inside the nostril.
The leech allegedly entered when the patient was climbing a mountain and washed his face using untreated spring water.Most leeches live in fresh water.
Water that feels cool and clean is not necessarily free from microscopic parasites or small animals that can enter the human body.
Allegedly, the leech swam in through the nose, then settled and sucked blood, triggering mild but persistent nosebleeds.
To remove it, the doctor first gives local anesthesia.Once the area is numb, the leech is suctioned using a catheter, a method ironically similar to the method by which leeches suck the blood of their prey.
Luckily, the procedure went smoothly.The patient recovered completely without further complications.However, you can imagine the psychological trauma that remains.Every drop of water that touches his face will most likely trigger anxiety.
Doctors emphasize that nosebleeds can be caused by many things, from collisions, tumors, to dry air.Leeches in the nose are not a common cause.
However, this case is a reminder that the risks from untreated natural water are real.
This is not the first time a similar incident has occurred.In 2014, a woman traveling in Southeast Asia reportedly pulled out a leech nearly eight centimeters long from her nose using tweezers.
The leech had been nesting in his head for a month.
The important lesson is clear, natural water may appear clear and refreshing, but it still has the potential to carry danger.Keeping your mouth and nose closed when in nature can be a simple step to prevent unwanted incidents.
(tis/tis)
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