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Leech in His Nose? How a 10-Year-Old Lived with It for a Month

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A startling case has surfaced in Indonesia: a 10-year-old boy unknowingly lived with a leech inside his nose for an entire month.
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The incident was shared in a video posted on the Vietnamese media site Docnhanh. According to the report, the boy from Toba had been experiencing discomfort and pain due to the presence of the leech, which had lodged itself in his nasal cavity.

Dr. Toman Mora, a specialist in leech removal, managed to extract the live tiger leech (Haemadipsa) from the boy’s nose in about a minute. The leech had been nesting and feeding on the boy’s blood, causing significant discomfort during its stay.

Dr. Mora issued a warning, advising the public to be cautious when bathing in rivers or working in rice fields. “People should take extra precautions, especially when drinking or bathing in water from streams or fields, as leeches can enter the body and cause serious issues,” he noted.

Leeches are commonly found in rice paddies and streams and can infiltrate the human body through natural water sources. Once inside, they grow larger as they feed on blood, causing pain and potentially leading to infections or more severe health concerns if left untreated.

To prevent such incidents, experts recommend avoiding swimming or bathing in unclean rivers and streams, refraining from drinking untreated water, and always using protective gear when working in water-rich environments like rice paddies. Additionally, boiling or purifying water before use is essential to eliminate potential parasites.

Dr. Mora emphasized that underestimating the risks of parasites like leeches in natural environments could result in significant health problems.

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