Difficulty breathing, rash after eating coconut worms

On April 7, information from Xuyen A General Hospital in Vinh Long said that this unit had just treated a female patient who was in critical condition after eating coconut worms.

Accordingly, after examining and exploiting the pathology, the doctor determined that the patient had an allergic shock due to eating coconut worms and quickly proceeded to treat the patient such as intravenous fluids, antihistamines, and corticosteroids. The patient's condition improved. At this time, the patient was less tired, blood pressure was stable, and past the dangerous stage. The patient was transferred to the General Internal Medicine Department for further monitoring.

Patient had rash and difficulty breathing after eating coconut worms

Taking the patient's medical history, the family said that about 3 hours after eating two coconut worms, the patient began to have symptoms of stomach pain, nausea, red skin, itching all over the body, accompanied by a feeling of fatigue, difficulty breathing, and the threat of shock.

Currently, the patient's health is stable, no longer has hives and is expected to be discharged in the next few days.

Doctors recommend that when suffering from food poisoning from insects, if still conscious, induce vomiting. In severe cases, difficulty breathing and weak breathing, artificial respiration is required for the victim. After first aid, quickly take the victim to a medical facility for timely treatment.

Coconut worms are a type of larva with a high content of protein, fat and vitamins A, C, B1, so coconut worms are a nutritious dish and are a popular specialty. Although coconut worms are rich in nutrients, we need to be careful when eating them.

Doctors recommend that to prevent poisoning from eating coconut worms in particular and insects in general, people should not eat strange insects or insects they have never eaten before. People with allergies should be careful when enjoying these dishes.

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