A man discovers the unthinkable: removing 150 insects from his nose after months of bleeding – LINFO.re

A Florida resident suffered from nosebleeds and pain for months before he discovered what was hiding near his brain.

The first signs appeared in October

The victim of continuous nosebleeds, swelling of the nose and lips, and severe pain is a man residing in Florida I finally decided to go to the hospital. However, the first signs of the problem appeared in October, but he delayed seeking advice. “Within hours my face began to swell, my lips were swollen, and I could barely speak“, He said.

Infestation of fleas and small larvae

During the medical consultation, the doctor made a shocking discovery: 150 insects, including bed bugs and their larvae, were multiplying in the patient's nasal cavity. The doctor had to use tweezers to extract these tiny parasites one by one. The treating doctor explained that parasites are dangerously located near the base of the skull and brain, which could lead to serious or even fatal consequences.

Possible origin: fishing

The man indicated that his passion for hunting may be behind this invasion. He admitted not taking the necessary precautions when going out into the natural environment, which may have facilitated infection. Now, he has adopted more careful habits, abandoning rinsing his hands in the river and opting to use sanitizer.

source : Midlibre.fr