A 33-year-old woman, known as BT, attempted to eat a gallon of pickles for a mukbang video. Unbeknownst to her, the high sodium content of the pickles led to acute hypernatremia, a condition where there is an excessive amount of sodium in the blood. This caused severe symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, and a splitting headache. As BT lost large amounts of water, the sodium concentration in her blood increased, leading to her brain shrinking and eventually causing a seizure. She was rushed to the hospital, where medical staff treated her with fluids to rehydrate her. However, they had to be cautious not to correct the hypernatremia too quickly, as this could have caused her brain to swell. BT eventually made a full recovery, but the experience highlights the dangers of consuming excessive amounts of sodium and the importance of prioritizing health and well-being.
1. BT is a 33-year-old woman who presented to the emergency room with nausea, vomiting, and a splitting headache.
2. BT had eaten a gallon of pickles for lunch as part of a mukbang video.
3. She had been making mukbang videos since March 2020, after losing interest in her sales job.
4. BT had seen videos of people eating gallon jars of pickles and wanted to try it herself.
5. She bought a gallon jar of pickles and ate the entire contents, including the juice.
6. BT started to feel bloated after finishing the jar and eventually experienced severe stomach cramps and diarrhea.
7. She called 911 and was brought to the emergency room, where she was diagnosed with Acute Hypernatremia.
8. BT's blood test revealed high sodium levels in her blood.
9. The medical team treated BT with fluids to rehydrate her and dilute the sodium in her blood.
10. BT regained consciousness in the hospital and was transferred to the step-down unit before being sent home, where she made a full recovery.