On 29/6, a representative from Lac Viet Friendship Hospital reported that a 35-year-old woman was admitted for emergency treatment with severe epigastric pain, nausea, and fatigue. The patient explained that due to the nature of her job, which involves frequent client entertainment and irregular eating habits, she had been using unverified weight loss pills for some time to maintain her physique. When intense abdominal pain began, she initially believed it was a stomach ailment and self-medicated at home. However, her symptoms worsened, compelling her to seek emergency medical attention.

Tests and imaging diagnostics revealed bile effusion and a significantly elevated liver enzyme level of about 600 U/L, approximately 15-20 times the normal limit, indicating severe damage to her hepatobiliary system.

Doctors performed laparoscopic surgery to address the bile duct injury and removed her gallbladder. This procedure aimed to eliminate the source of the disease and prevent widespread infection and dangerous complications such as bile peritonitis, sepsis, or prolonged liver damage. Post-surgery, the patient recovered and is in stable health.

Doctors advise against self-medicating with any weight loss drugs or products without prior examination and consultation by a specialist. Individuals experiencing symptoms such as intense abdominal pain, nausea, fever, or jaundice after using weight loss pills should seek timely diagnosis and treatment at a medical facility.

Weight loss products cannot replace a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. People should adopt scientifically proven weight loss methods, such as controlling calorie intake to be lower than calorie expenditure, allowing the body to burn stored fat.

It is important to ensure sufficient nutrients, focusing on fiber-rich foods, natural products, and minimally processed foods. Regular exercise helps boost calorie burning and improve overall health.

Thuy Quynh