An 82-year-old woman in China ate live frogs to treat back pain and later developed such medical complications that she had to be urgently hospitalized.
According to media reports, the woman's name has only been given as Zheng, and the incident occurred in Hangzhou province.
The woman was told that eating live frogs was an ancient remedy that could be useful for back pain, especially for seals. The woman ate three live frogs the first day and five more the next day.
Initially, the woman felt mild stomach pain, but after a few days the pain became severe, she had difficulty walking, and eventually had to be taken to the hospital.
Medical examination revealed that his digestive system was damaged and a parasitic infection was found within it.
However, the woman was treated for 2 weeks, after which she was able to return home after a brief recovery.
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