Through medical history, the patient said that he was previously healthy, but 2 weeks ago he used 15 laughing balloons in 3 days. After that, the patient experienced numbness in all four limbs, frequent cramps, decreased sensation in both limbs, legs felt heavier than arms, and progressive weakness in the limbs led to inability to move both legs.
The patient was admitted to the hospital with the following symptoms: numbness, decreased sensation in all four limbs; legs heavier than arms, flaccid paralysis of the legs, difficulty in movement, unable to walk, had to move in a wheelchair, weak arms, no slurred speech, no facial paralysis, no sphincter disorders.
The patient was diagnosed with: Subacute peripheral nerve damage due to laughing gas abuse. Treatment was prescribed with neurotransmitter enhancers and high doses of vitamin B12. After 10 days of treatment, the patient's health stabilized and he was discharged from the hospital.
According to Dr. Le Thi Bich Thuy - Head of the Department of Neurology - Musculoskeletal, Phu Tho General Hospital, Nitrous Oxide (N2O) poisoning due to long-term abuse of laughing gas can lead to subacute neurodegeneration due to vitamin B12 inactivation, thereby causing long-term and difficult-to-recover nerve damage.
Doctors warn that the use of laughing gas can cause temporary excitement and happiness, but it has negative effects on the user's health. Stimulants have the risk of causing abuse or dependence, causing serious neurological and cardiovascular problems, brain inhibition, and even death.
Source: https://laodong.vn/suc-khoe/hit-15-qua-bong-cuoi-nu-sinh-bi-liet-2-chan-1380553.ldo
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