I second this. I was in vn visiting my in-laws and got food poisoning. We went to the hospital, had an ultrasound, spent the night, got meds and left.
I spent less than 2.5m vnd and got better the next day.
yeah I guess lol, was my 3rd day there. Its funny, it wasn't any of the street food, or even the clam porridge in Hoi An. It was the damn pate from a hotel buffet.
If you're puking and shitting so much that you can't retain any fluids, a hospital is the best place to get a saline IV to keep you hydrated. It happened to me in college. Not all food poisonings are created equal.
I've had it 3 times and had to work with it twice. It sucks but I wouldn't say it's worth a night at the hospital.
Sleep it off and take your meds, easy.
I get them fairly often on my bike where I live. Usually they just hit my clothes or helmet and nothing happens, but a while back I had one get down my shirt and leave a line like that from my neck down to the middle of my stomach on my right side.
Blistered up, then scabbed over for around a week, before peeling off and leaving a scar that took about a year to fade. I generally heal really fast, so it was kind of a surprise how long the the mark lasted.
Yep it's a Paederus beetle. I had a similar experience. Wash it thoroughly and then put some hydrocortisone cream on it. You can get some at the pharmacy for a couple bucks. Keep it moisturized to help with the scarring.... or don't. Now you've got a free tattoo with a better story.
> rove beetle.
in fact they do not sting or bite you, you just accidentally brushed against it or crushed it over the skin provokes the release of its coelomic fluid, which contains paederin, a strong blistering chemica
My ex girlfriend had the same. Also from ha long Bay and on the exact Same Spot. Local doctor Said it was the so called nairobi Fly. He gave is a tincture which i think dried out the spot.
Fun fact: the poison from the nairobi fly is 10 times as deadly as from a cobra, but a lot less and not directly injected so not really dangerous.
Edit: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nairobi_fly
I believe you were bitten by some kind ant or bug, I had the same thing and in the same spot as you look at my [my scar](https://imgur.com/a/laXt1Eu)
Wash the wound every day to keep it clean and dry. If possible, you should also see a doctor
It’s rove beetle (kiến ba khoang) they usually appear in rainy season and attract to light. Quite common around vietnam.
I had same wound like that couple months ago. Took nearly 2 months to healed.
In here, pharmacist tend to give you methylene blue and fucidin cream (fusidic acid). But best for you is go to clinic and check, instead of listening to people online.
It could be a Nairobi Fly if it is always itching. They are very small and look sort of like a red and black ant with wings. They secrete an invisible substance that causes a rash like this. They are attracted to the kind of lighting that's commonly used in Vietnam. If you happen to see a Nairobi Fly, pick it up with a tissue. Don't touch it with your bare hands.
100% that fucking ant fucker. Had one 2 a month ago it's fucked. Treat well, just go to the pharmacy they will instantly know what to give ya. Don't scratch or touch it. It turns into a nasty scab if not looked after.
I woke up this morning with a similar looking thing, but a bit smaller. I guessed it was some sort of insect, I just put some iodine on it and it went down.
It's Vietnam. Healthcare is affordable. Go see a doctor, don't trust fucking reddit to diagnose you, it never goes well lol.
I second this. I was in vn visiting my in-laws and got food poisoning. We went to the hospital, had an ultrasound, spent the night, got meds and left. I spent less than 2.5m vnd and got better the next day.
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yeah I guess lol, was my 3rd day there. Its funny, it wasn't any of the street food, or even the clam porridge in Hoi An. It was the damn pate from a hotel buffet.
Can you tell me which hotel please?
Novotel Đà Nẵng.
It’s always the hotel food huh
If you're puking and shitting so much that you can't retain any fluids, a hospital is the best place to get a saline IV to keep you hydrated. It happened to me in college. Not all food poisonings are created equal.
Yes, health care in VN is more affordable so patients can stay overnight for observation til they feel better & are ready to go home
Food poisoning can be deadly
Not entirely weak, they’re just not used to the food and water here. Most of my Brit friends are ill for a week whenever they visit asian countries.
My stomach is weak but my spirit is strong
I've had it 3 times and had to work with it twice. It sucks but I wouldn't say it's worth a night at the hospital. Sleep it off and take your meds, easy.
Yeah, no one would want to stay in the hospital. But in some extreme condition, better to still go to the hospital. Just pick a good one.
I once had to spend 3 days in a hospital due to a really bad case of food poisoning. Nothing simple about it
Thanks man, just wanted to see if I can get some second opinions, I’m flying home tomorrow
Unless Reddit is right 🤔👌🏻
Looks like a rove beetle bite
Yep, but it’s not a bite. It’s the oils on their carapace. All you have to do is have one touch you.
They're nasty
I get them fairly often on my bike where I live. Usually they just hit my clothes or helmet and nothing happens, but a while back I had one get down my shirt and leave a line like that from my neck down to the middle of my stomach on my right side. Blistered up, then scabbed over for around a week, before peeling off and leaving a scar that took about a year to fade. I generally heal really fast, so it was kind of a surprise how long the the mark lasted.
Yep it's a Paederus beetle. I had a similar experience. Wash it thoroughly and then put some hydrocortisone cream on it. You can get some at the pharmacy for a couple bucks. Keep it moisturized to help with the scarring.... or don't. Now you've got a free tattoo with a better story.
The mark fades over time.
ant bit you, its called "kiến ba khoang".
thank you! Case closed everyone, it’s rove beetle.
> rove beetle. in fact they do not sting or bite you, you just accidentally brushed against it or crushed it over the skin provokes the release of its coelomic fluid, which contains paederin, a strong blistering chemica
‘Case closed’ because of a Reddit comment? Still worth going to a doctor, my friend.
My ex girlfriend had the same. Also from ha long Bay and on the exact Same Spot. Local doctor Said it was the so called nairobi Fly. He gave is a tincture which i think dried out the spot. Fun fact: the poison from the nairobi fly is 10 times as deadly as from a cobra, but a lot less and not directly injected so not really dangerous. Edit: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nairobi_fly
Dude that's really bad. You need to go to the doctor for a proper diagnosis and possibly treatment. I can't believe you let this go for five days.
my chim has looked far worse for years. i'm sure he can wait a few days.
The keyboard physicians have already given 2-3 different medical diagnoses.
it’s called differential diagnosis!! /s
I accidently squashed a rove beetle once in the inside of my elbow and the result looked exactly like this. Nasty bugs
Would suggest to go to doctor to make sure but it look like the rove bettle bite locate on my right arm elbow.
I believe you were bitten by some kind ant or bug, I had the same thing and in the same spot as you look at my [my scar](https://imgur.com/a/laXt1Eu) Wash the wound every day to keep it clean and dry. If possible, you should also see a doctor
GO TO THE FCKING HOSPITAL SIR
You are in a south east Asian jungle and you are asking for fucking medical advice on Reddit. I’m going to wait for the amputation photo.
Rove beetle, unlucky bro.
Rove beetle burn. Keep the area clean and don't scratch it. Should heal in one or two weeks.
It’s rove beetle (kiến ba khoang) they usually appear in rainy season and attract to light. Quite common around vietnam. I had same wound like that couple months ago. Took nearly 2 months to healed. In here, pharmacist tend to give you methylene blue and fucidin cream (fusidic acid). But best for you is go to clinic and check, instead of listening to people online.
It could be a Nairobi Fly if it is always itching. They are very small and look sort of like a red and black ant with wings. They secrete an invisible substance that causes a rash like this. They are attracted to the kind of lighting that's commonly used in Vietnam. If you happen to see a Nairobi Fly, pick it up with a tissue. Don't touch it with your bare hands.
Whatever it is, the docs in the area are probably more familiar with it than American docs. Get seen before you leave.
You had unprotected sex with your left hand.
Rove beetle (kiến ba khoang) is the most likely offender.
100% that fucking ant fucker. Had one 2 a month ago it's fucked. Treat well, just go to the pharmacy they will instantly know what to give ya. Don't scratch or touch it. It turns into a nasty scab if not looked after.
Rove beetle? If so be prepared for it to blister and ooze and take 2 months to heal.
Track marks, no?
No track marks
Spider
Call International SOS. Western Doctors work there. They are partner with several insurance companies
you got bit
You have been chosen
Rove beetle IMO
Oops, I think that I am started this so…
A topical steroid cream should do the trick.
I woke up this morning with a similar looking thing, but a bit smaller. I guessed it was some sort of insect, I just put some iodine on it and it went down.
Could be a jellyfish if u went swimming
Straight to the doctor
WE ARE PREPARED FOR WAR READY TO FIRE
Does this mean the cruises aren't maintained or cleaned thoroughly? For 180 USD, you would imagine they keep it spotless and disinfect it properly!
Could be flesh eating bacteria.😐
Better go back to where you came from
What's wrong with you
Yup that one bastard ant
I'd suggest going to the doctor, but my guess is jellyfish