What a man came in was an unpleasant surprise FloridaUnited States after finding out he was nearby 150 beetles in your nostrils. The subject, whose identity remains confidential, learned of this unpleasant fact after going to the doctor due to the severe pain and bleeding that he began to suffer since October 2023.
In statements to the media First coastal newsENT doctor David Carlsonwho cared for the patient HCA Florida Memorial Hospitalnoted that the more than 100 insects “could have killed him.”
Thanks to a camera, the bugs were found. Photo: First Coast New
How did they discover the 150 beetles?
According to the American patient, who suffered from a cancerous tumor in the nose 30 years ago, his symptoms began in the fall of 2023. However, the symptoms only worsened in the first weeks of February 2024. “After a few hours, my face began to swell, my lips were swollen, I could hardly speak. “I also felt like my whole face was on fire,” he explained First coastal news.
In addition to these symptoms, there was also the constant nosebleeds, which is why she couldn't even get up and go to the toilet right from the start.
Already in the facilities of the HCA Florida Memorial HospitalIn JacksonvilleFlorida, began Dr. David Carlson examined him and noticed a strange movement in his nose.
Doctors analyze what kind of insects entered the patient's nose. Photo: First Coastal News
To conduct a more comprehensive investigation, a cameraman was brought in and discovered that dozens of insects were feeding on the tissue in his nose. The animals' excrement also blocked their nasal cavities and caused severe inflammation.
“There are differences in size, but the biggest ones were the size of the tip of my little finger. There were certain larvae in the nose that were running around looking for places to feed, and others that were burrowing in the tissues,” explained Dr. Carlson.
To remove them, attempts were made to vacuum the bugs using medical equipment, but due to unfavorable results, they had to be removed one by one. “They were right at the base of the skull, just below the brain. If they had gone through there, they could have killed him,” the specialist said.
How did you get infected with the 150 bugs?
Although specialists are investigating what types of parasites invaded the patient's nasal passages, he believes he may have been infected because he handled dead fish and washed his hands after fishing in the river. In addition, he has a weakened immune system due to the cancer that caused him to have a nose operation a few years ago.
He is currently recovering and receiving medication to prevent a relapse.
Dr. For his part, Carlson pointed out that proper hand cleaning is necessary to avoid these situations. He also pointed out that sharing this type of diagnosis is not intended to incite hysteria among patients, but rather to warn those who have weakened immune systems or are susceptible to abnormal infections. “When you are in a dirty environment, it is necessary to wash your hands,” he stressed.