Can frogs cure back pain? 82-year-old Chinese woman hospitalised with serious complications after swallowing 8 live frogs

An elderly woman in China sought relief for back pain by consuming live frogs. The 82-year-old woman swallowed eight frogs over two days. This folk remedy led to severe abdominal pain and hospitalization. Doctors discovered a parasitic infection, including sparganum. She recovered after two weeks of treatment. The case highlights the dangers of unverified traditional practices.