As UP man performs surgery on himself after watching YouTube videos, expert expresses caution against such practices | Health News
A 32-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh’s Vrindavan, who attempted a self-surgery for his recurring stomach pain using techniques learned from YouTube, is now reportedly recovering well at home, a PTI report read. The man had cut and stitched his abdomen recently using surgical blades, stitch cords, and needles purchased from the market.
However, his condition worsened, following which his nephew rushed him to the hospital. “This young man, who tried to operate on his stomach cutting it on Tuesday, was admitted to the Joint Drict Hospital of Vrindavan when his condition worsened the next day,” confirmed officials, the report read.
According to the report, the nephew shared, “Doctors at the hospital informed us that Raja Babu had only cut the upper layer of his abdomen, leaving his internal organs unharmed.”
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Reacting to the incident, doctors caution against self-medication and self-surgery.
Not everything you see online is safe to try, especially regarding your health. “Many people assume that after watching a few online videos shared the experts, they can do everything, including treating themselves, without needing professional help. But this can be extremely dangerous,” cautioned Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior consultant, internal medicine, Gleneagles Hospital Parel Mumbai.
“Performing self-surgery or taking certain medications without consulting a doctor can lead to adverse effects like infections, excessive bleeding, permanent damage, and even life-threatening complications. It can also become fatal in severe cases,” mentioned Dr Agarwal.
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One must understand that medical procedures like surgery require years of training, proper tools, and sterile environments. “You cannot just learn surgical procedures just watching tutorials online. Some people try to experiment with themselves to avoid hospital visits or save money, but the risk of self-treatment is much higher. Just because something worked for someone in an online video does not mean it is safe for you,” stressed Dr Agarwal.Story continues below this ad
Online health tutorials or trends can often be “mreating.” “Most of these trends or hacks are not even approved the doctors,” said Dr Agarwal.
Hence, do not try to follow them blindly, instead consult a doctor for expert guidance.
DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.’
