Are you one of those who enjoy eating sushi, or Sashimi, spicy tuna roll, or maybe some salmon skin Yummy Yummy roll? Well, if you do, you should know the following things: where the sushi originates from, and whether it is prepared the right way. If the sushi is not properly prepared by the book, it can cause a lot of health problems to you, as the case with this Chinese man was.
In this article, we present you the consequences of eating improperly prepared sushi.
This Chinese man started experiencing severe pain in the abdomen and his skin started becoming itchy after he ate a serving of Sashimi. When he went to the doctor for consultation, he was told some horrifying news. Namely, after the full body scan, it was discovered that his entire body is infected and full of parasitic type of worms.
This type of worm, known as Diphyllobothrium, is found in almost all types of fish. After taking in too much raw or undercooked fish, people often get Diphylloborthriasis, caused by this parasite.
The usual symptoms that follow after the larvae of diphyllobothrium are ingested are:
- Weakness
- Diarrhea
- Pain or discomfort in the abdominal area
- Jaundice
- Dizziness
- Weight loss, which is the most notable symptom
- Insomnia
- Malnutrition
However, there is more to this, and this parasite can even cause some fatal consequences when your body is loaded with these types of worms. These parasites can even reach the brain and start living there. This can last for years and the parasite can remain undetected for a long period of time, at least several months or weeks.
Many researches have confirmed the dangers of consumption of raw or undercooked fish. Namely, it can lead to many health problems, including different parasitic infections. Sometimes, a kind of reaction can be experienced in your body, even though the fish you have eaten was well cooked.
