Leech removed from 3-year-old girl’s nostril in Chiang Mai
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Doctors found the leech in the nostril of the three-year-old girl, who suffered repeated nosebleeds over four days.
PHOTO: NAKORNPING HOSPITAL/FACEBOOK
CHIANG MAI - A full-sized leech was removed from a three-year-old girl’s nostril by a doctor at Nakornping Hospital in Chiang Mai after she suffered repeated nosebleeds over four days.
The hospital located in Mae Rim district posted on its Facebook page on April 7 that the child had been referred from Om Koi District Hospital late on the night of April 5 after doctors there were unable to identify the cause of persistent bleeding from the girl’s right nostril.
According to the hospital, she had started experiencing nosebleeds after washing her face in a nearby creek.
A duty doctor on the night shift used an endoscope to examine the nostril and discovered the leech. A machine was used to safely remove it.
The girl was also given antibiotics and subsequently discharged with no further symptoms.
The hospital shared the case to warn parents to be cautious when allowing their children to play in natural water sources, where leeches may inhabit.
Parents were advised to consult a doctor if their children experience repeated nosebleeds, as they could be caused by leeches, especially after playing in natural water sources.
The hospital also warned against attempting to remove a leech at home, as improper removal could lead to further harm. THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
