Doctor Discovers Woman's Suspected Thyroid Disease Was Actually a Leech Living in Her Larynx
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After several examinations and a suspected thyroid disorder diagnosis, a 24-year-old woman in Son La was unexpectedly found to have leeches living in her throat and larynx.
Because of her habit of drinking stream water directly while working in the fields, a young woman in Son La had a live leech parasitizing her larynx, posing a direct threat to her life. The patient has just undergone surgery at the National Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital to safely remove the foreign object.
(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Experiencing discomfort in her throat, a 24-year-old woman in Son La province sought medical attention at several places before discovering leeches living in her larynx. The patient had a habit of drinking stream water while working in the fields.
The lingering feeling of stuffiness, tickling and discomfort in the throat made the 24-year-old woman in Son La go to the doctor several times but have not yet found a cause. Upon arrival at the Central Otolaryngological Hospital, the doctor discovered a living leech lodged in the patient's larynx area.
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