Influenza is often a complication of "death": A 20-year-old female student "left" because she didn't know this?

A 20-year-old female student in China died just 6 hours after being hospitalized with influenza, due to complications of acute myocarditis. Doctors warn that early detection and treatment are crucial to avoid dangerous complications.

Dr. Ly Nghi Cung, an emergency specialist, witnessed this case firsthand and shared that the female patient's condition deteriorated very quickly while waiting for an examination. She began to gasp, her blood pressure dropped sharply, and after examination, doctors found acute myocarditis caused by the flu. Although the patient was immediately admitted to the emergency room and prepared for ECMO (extracorporeal heart-lung surgery) treatment, due to the severity of the condition, the intervention could not be carried out in time.

Dr Li said the flu can cause a range of serious complications, without many people realising the potential danger. The flu usually starts with familiar symptoms such as high fever, sore throat, cough, fatigue, and body aches. These symptoms can become more severe if the patient is not treated promptly.

Doctors recommend that one of the most important ways to minimize the risk from the flu is to detect and treat the disease as soon as possible. If the patient has symptoms such as high fever (above 38.5 degrees), cough, fatigue, and body aches, it is necessary to see a doctor immediately for early treatment. Within the first 48 hours after the onset of symptoms, the use of antiviral medications can help reduce the severity of the disease and prevent complications.

According to Dr. Li, if a patient develops severe symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or irregular heartbeat, it could be a sign of myocarditis or other serious cardiovascular problems. These patients need to be treated aggressively in the hospital, including the use of supportive methods such as ECMO, mechanical ventilation, and anti-inflammatory medications.

Although the flu vaccine cannot provide absolute protection, it still plays an important role in minimizing serious complications of the disease. Dr Lee also recommends that personal protective measures such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, and avoiding contact with people who are experiencing flu symptoms are also important in preventing the spread.

Although myocarditis is a dangerous complication, the flu can also cause a range of other complications, such as pneumonia, sinusitis, and otitis, or worsen asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. People with these diseases need to be especially cautious when getting the flu.

According to health experts, those at high risk of complications from the flu include children under 5 years old (especially under 2 years old), adults over 65 years old, pregnant women, and people with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These subjects need to actively prevent and treat in time to avoid dangerous complications of influenza.

In addition, maintaining good health, getting the flu vaccine every year, and taking personal protective measures such as washing hands frequently and avoiding contact with sick people are important to protect the health of yourself and the community.

The case of a 20-year-old girl in China is a serious wake-up call about how dangerous the flu is and its complications. Although influenza is an easy and common disease, when not detected and treated in time, it can lead to unforeseen consequences. Early detection and proper treatment, along with preventive measures such as vaccination, can help significantly reduce the risk of dangerous complications from the flu.

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