An 82-year-old woman residing in eastern China, identified as Zhang, experienced severe abdominal pain in early September following a folk remedy. She ingested eight live frogs as a treatment for her lower back condition. The Hangzhou Daily reported that the woman’s son explained that her mother had previously consumed similar frogs, contributing to her current discomfort. The individual was subsequently admitted to Hangzhou Hospital, Zhejiang province, for assessment and treatment of potential complications arising from the ingestion. Medical professionals are investigating the cause of the pain and potential risks associated with this unusual practice.
Credits: News – South China Morning Post
