In March 2024, Mr. C.V.T., 27 years old, in Son La, suddenly encountered a strong seizure, distorted his mouth while sleeping.After that, Mr. T went to the local hospital to check.Here, the doctor suspected that he showed signs of brain tumor, advising him to go to higher -level hospitals for more careful diagnosis.
Hearing the doctor's advice, the man went to a large hospital in Quang Ninh to do tests.The results showed that he had a tapeworm.He was treated for two weeks later to discharge home, but three months later, Mr. T. had another seizure, with more severe symptoms.
Worrying for the health of the children, T.'s parents took the man to Dang Van Ngu Hospital for treatment.Doctors discovered that his brain was seriously damaged by tapeworm larvae.
The man said he had a hobby of eating unpleasant dishes such as blood, spring rolls and raw vegetables.These dishes are popular in the daily meals of the British people.He shared that he did not expect this eating habit could lead to such a dangerous disease.
Doctors examine patients.
"Now I'm scared, I don't dare to eat raw foods anymore, just eat cooked and drink boiling,"He was worried.
According to Dr. Phung Xuan Hach, Mr. T.'s case is not uncommon.Recently, Dang Van Ngu Hospital has recorded an increase in the number of brainstorms, including young people and the elderly.This disease is caused by tapeworm larvae, infected by eating unprocessed dishes such as blood pudding, raw pork or spring rolls.
The main reason for the increase in the number of cases is the misconception about eating clean pork."Many people think that pigs raising at home is safe, but in reality, there is still a risk of parasitic infection during the farming process. Anyone who eats dishes such as blood pudding, spring rolls, or raw meat is at risk of tapeworm.high brain, "Doctor Hach explained.
Symptoms of brain flukes are very rich, depending on the extent of brain damage.Patients may have convulsions, headaches, nausea, or body weakness.In some cases, there are only dizziness and accidentally detecting the disease when going to the clinic.These symptoms are easily confused with epilepsy or stroke, making it difficult to diagnose.
Images of tapeworm movies that damage the brain of the patient.
Dr. Hach said, although the brain can cause severe damage to the brain, if detected early and treated properly, the disease can completely cure.Dang Van Ngu Hospital has applied modern treatments, helping the rate of cure high.
Typically, each patient needs to be treated through three phases, after each doctor, the doctor will evaluate the effectiveness and adjust the treatment plan.However, some patients may need longer treatment time if the drug responds poorly.
To prevent, the doctor recommends that people should avoid eating unpleasant dishes such as blood pudding and raw meat."People need to eat cooked and boil and ensure food safety and hygiene when processing,"Doctor Hach emphasized.
He also advised people to be careful when choosing food, especially on holidays or party gathering when the habit of eating raw dishes is still popular.
Cerebral flukes can cause dangerous complications if not treated promptly.Therefore, when experiencing symptoms such as convulsions, prolonged headaches, nausea or muscle shock, patients should quickly go to specialized medical facilities for early examination and treatment.