The patients were admitted to Ky Son Medical Center (formerly part of Ky Son district) for emergency treatment at noon on 3/4. They presented with severe vomiting, unconsciousness, behavioral disturbances, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness. Doctors diagnosed them with signs of food poisoning, noting a rapid pulse of 110-130 beats per minute and a respiratory rate of 24-26 breaths per minute. One patient also experienced numbness in the tip of the tongue and involuntary urination.

A doctor examining a patient, 3/4. *Photo: Hung Le*

On the same morning, the three individuals prepared and ate the wild vegetables they had gathered from the forest. Symptoms appeared approximately two to three hours after consumption. The specific type of wild vegetable they ate is currently unknown.

Doctors administered fluids and treated the patients according to poisoning protocols. All three patients are now out of critical condition and are being monitored.

The wild vegetable gathered by the three patients for food. *Photo: Hung Le*

According to doctors, many wild plants resemble edible vegetables but contain potent toxins. Residents who cannot accurately identify these plants can easily mistake them when foraging and consuming them. Some species can cause neurological disorders, respiratory failure, or cardiovascular collapse. Symptoms appear rapidly and can worsen quickly if not treated promptly.

Ky Son Medical Center advises people not to arbitrarily gather or consume unknown wild vegetables without clear identification. They recommend only consuming food with clear origins. If symptoms such as vomiting, dizziness, difficulty breathing, or altered consciousness occur, individuals should seek immediate medical attention and avoid self-treatment at home.

Duc Hung