Removed 5 live maggots from patient's ear

Doctors at the ENT Department of Khanh Hoa General Hospital have just removed five live maggots from the ear of a 48-year-old patient.

On the morning of October 25, a leader of Khanh Hoa General Hospital said that doctors at the ENT Department had just successfully treated a rare case where maggots were found living in a patient's ear. This case is a warning about the importance of ear hygiene, especially for the elderly or those who cannot take care of themselves.

Previously, on October 23, a 48-year-old female patient was brought to Khanh Hoa General Hospital by her family with a swollen ear, oozing fluid and severe pain. When examining the ear, the doctor was surprised to discover many white objects wriggling inside the ear canal.

5 maggots living in patient's ear

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After cleaning the fluid in the ear canal, the doctors removed 5 live maggots and a dead insect close to the eardrum. According to the doctor, because the patient could not take care of himself, during daily activities, the insects may have crawled into the ear, made a nest and laid eggs, which then hatched into maggots.

A representative of Khanh Hoa General Hospital said that fortunately, this case was discovered in time. If it had been delayed, the patient could have suffered a perforated eardrum, causing serious hearing damage. This is a warning about the need to pay attention to ear, nose and throat hygiene, especially for those who cannot take care of their own personal hygiene.

Doctors recommend that people should keep their ears clean and dry and go to a medical facility immediately if they experience pain, itching or unusual discharge. For young children and those who cannot maintain personal hygiene, families should regularly check and clean their ears to promptly detect any abnormalities.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/gap-5-con-gioi-song-trong-tai-benh-nhan-18525102509474319.htm