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The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Woman hospitalized after severe reaction to IV drip therapy: Is it safe? Here's what experts say about the wellness trend

In a recent instance going viral across the globe, a Dubai woman had to be rushed to the hospital due to severe reactions to her first and only IV drip therapy. And now, experts have begun sharing how harmful it can be to the body.

Valeriya Thores, a woman residing in Dubai, had to be rushed to the hospital on December 14th, 2024, as she was experiencing severe convulsions, vomiting and breathlessness, all a "terrifying" reaction to the first IV (intravenous) drip therapy. “I couldn’t breathe, couldn’t open my eyes, and developed a body rash. To this day, I suffer from insomnia due to the trauma,” said the 31-year-old Scottish expat.

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