Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital
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A dangerous weight-loss trend involving drinking a mixture of a constipation medication and tea has gone viral on Chinese social media. The trend has led to hospitalizations, prompting doctors to issue warnings. Proponents claim the method can result in losing 4kg in just two days, but medical experts highlight serious health risks. The phenomenon underscores the ongoing public health challenge posed by unverified and extreme diet fads.
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Unconventional and dangerous weight-loss method
A mixture of an external-use constipation medication with tea has been used as a weight-loss remedy in China.
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The method is claimed to help people lose 4kg of weight within two days.
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- Hospitalizations due to misuse of constipation medication
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Loaded language removedAn unconventional weight-loss remedy of drinking a mixture of an external-use constipation medication with tea has trended on Chinese social media, sparking doctors to warn the public not to try it after receiving some emergency cases.
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The method is claimed to help people lose 4kg of weight within two days.
South China Morning PostA mixture of an external-use constipation medication with tea has been used as a weight-loss remedy in China.
South China Morning PostThe trend has led to emergency cases at hospitals.
South China Morning PostInfluencers have posted viral videos demonstrating the weight-loss method.
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