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Weight Loss Injection Sparks Health Crisis
10 Dec
Summary
- A woman paid $130 for a weight loss injection package.
- She lost 5kg in four days but suffered severe vomiting.
- Unregulated injections contained illegally sourced semaglutide.
A woman in China suffered severe medical distress after undergoing a weight-loss treatment. The 28-year-old paid approximately US$130 for a package of three injections, advertised to facilitate significant weight loss per dose.
Despite using only half the recommended amount, she rapidly lost 5kg within four days. However, this was followed by intense vomiting of bile and bleeding in her digestive tract, requiring hospitalization. Doctors indicated considerable damage to her system.
Investigations revealed the weight-loss injections were unregulated and contained illegally sourced semaglutide, highlighting the risks associated with such treatments. The incident has prompted discussions online regarding the demand for and dangers of weight loss products.
