Recently, in Huizhou, Guangdong, 49-year-old Ms. Zhang adjusted her home massager to the highest level and placed it on her stomach for half an hour in order to lose weight. Afterwards, Ms. Zhang had a high fever and unbearable pain.
Patient Ms. Zhang: “The salesman of the massager said that it can reduce the fat on the stomach. That night, I charged the battery to the fullest and adjusted it to the highest level and put it on the stomach.”
After experiencing unwell symptoms, Ms. Zhang was sent to the hospital by her family for medical treatment.
Patient Ms. Zhang: “The emergency doctor said that he was going to send me to the ICU immediately, saying that the massager flattened my kidneys.”
After examination, Ms. Zhang’s right renal subcapsular hematoma was found, the right renal parenchyma was compressed, and part of the renal tissue was ischemic necrosis. The doctor said that Ms. Zhang has high blood pressure and diabetes, and her kidneys are relatively more vulnerable.
Yang Weizhong, director of the Department of Urology of the Third People’s Hospital of Huizhou City: “The kidney tissue of normal people is relatively fragile, and it is more likely to be injured on the basis of pathological damage. Even such people do not do this kind of impact action. If the bus suddenly brakes, there will be spontaneous kidney rupture, and once this kind of blood vessel tear or complete rupture of the kidney occurs, it will be life-threatening.”
The vibration of the massager can easily cause damage to the kidneys. After rescue, Ms. Zhang’s condition has improved and she is currently recovering. Doctors suggest that consumers consult professionals before purchasing such products to ensure the quality of the products, and at the same time, they should familiarize themselves with the operating instructions and precautions before using massage equipment.
(Shaanxi Metropolitan Express)