A shocking video has gone viral on social media, depicting a man vomiting a live worm after taking deworming medication. Shared on X by a user identified as a chemist, the footage captures the unsettling moment when the man, complaining of abdominal pain, expels the worm.
According to the user's account, the patient visited a pharmacy with abdominal discomfort and was prescribed Vermox, a medication commonly used to treat worm infections. The following day, the man experienced a sudden urge to vomit and expelled a live worm in the restroom.
The post quickly gained traction, amassing over 25 million views and eliciting over 2.6K comments from users, many of which expressed shock and disbelief. Some users shared humorous reactions, while others recounted their own experiences with deworming.
Several users shared personal anecdotes of encountering worms, with one recalling a childhood experience of pulling a worm from their throat in class.
Another user recounted the unsettling experience of passing live worms in their stool and vomiting worms on their mother's bed.
The viral video has sparked discussions about the importance of deworming and raised awareness about the prevalence of worm infections. It serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with untreated worm infestations and the importance of seeking medical advice for proper treatment.