The young man went to the ICU to exchange blood 5 times after finishing barbecue. Netizens are discussing: can eating barbecue really be "deadly"?
2024-09-19
Barbecue+beer "is the first choice for many people's late night snacks. Recently, an 18-year-old boy was admitted to the ICU due to a barbecue and had his blood changed 5 times. Combined with his history of gastrointestinal infections and symptoms such as limb weakness and swallowing difficulties, he was diagnosed with Guillain Barr é syndrome. Once the news was reported, it quickly sparked a heated discussion, and many people were shocked. Can eating barbecue really be "deadly"? According to media reports, recently, Wang and his classmates in Guangzhou experienced symptoms of fever and diarrhea after enjoying barbecue. After treatment, the diarrhea improved slightly, but a week later, he began to feel weak in his limbs and had difficulty walking. After seeking medical attention, his condition continued to progress rapidly, and on the night of admission, he experienced difficulty breathing and had to undergo tracheal intubation. After 5 rounds of plasma exchange treatment, Wang gradually improved and has now been transferred out of the intensive care unit. Yuan Baoyu, Deputy Chief Physician of the Neurology Department at Southeast University Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, stated in an interview that Guillain Barr é syndrome is a relatively rare autoimmune disease, which is related to bacterial or viral infections such as Campylobacter jejuni, EB virus, herpes simplex virus, etc. He explained that grilling itself is not "fatal," but if the food is unclean or not thoroughly cooked, it may carry some bacteria, the most common of which is Campylobacter jejuni. "After some people are infected with this bacteria, the body's immune response may cause damage to their nerve tissue while killing bacteria, leading to symptoms such as numbness and weakness in the limbs, and in severe cases, respiratory failure." Generally speaking, the incidence of Guillain Barr é syndrome is very low and is more common in young people. Director Yuan pointed out that there is a certain degree of chance that eating barbecue can trigger this disease. Everyone should not panic too much, but in order to avoid risks, it is recommended to choose a regular barbecue restaurant, ensure that the ingredients are fresh, and avoid eating meat and seafood that are not fully cooked. It should also be noted that once such warning signals appear, timely medical attention should be sought: numbness or weakness in limbs, especially symmetrical symptoms; Hands and feet gradually lose strength, making it difficult to walk; Symptoms such as diplopia (double vision) and difficulty swallowing may occur. In clinical practice, Guillain Barr é syndrome has a long course and may require several months of recovery time. Most patients can gradually recover after active treatment, while a small number of patients may have residual effects Director Yuan introduced that "current treatments include plasma exchange and human immunoglobulin injection, which reduce the immune system's attack on peripheral nerves by clearing harmful antibodies in the body." He also reminded that in addition to Guillain Barre syndrome, barbecue may also cause other health problems, such as food poisoning and parasitic infections. "Severe cases may lead to autoimmune encephalitis, encephalomyelitis, etc. Therefore, although barbecue is delicious, it is recommended to eat it lightly and not frequently
Edit:HAN ZHUOLING Responsible editor:CAICAI
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