Ozempic-like drug caused acute abdominal pain, nausea in a 63-year-old woman; Diet Coke saved her
After consuming weight-loss medication, a woman faced intense digestive distress. Doctors identified a gastric bezoar, a formation of unprocessed matter in her stomach. To her surprise, 1.5 liters of Diet Coke served as an unconventional treatment, mimicking stomach acid to break down the blockage within a few days. This case not only reveals unusual medication side effects but also an unexpected approach to treatment.
After consuming weight-loss medication, a woman faced intense digestive distress. Doctors identified a gastric bezoar, a formation of unprocessed matter in her stomach. To her surprise, 1.5 liters of Diet Coke served as an unconventional treatment, mimicking stomach acid to break down the blockage within a few days. This case not only reveals unusual medication side effects but also an unexpected approach to treatment.
