I thought toilet cleaner was a drink... The man who drank in a gulp dies, how?
Oct 23, 2025
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According to local media such as the Bangkok Post, A, a 44-year-old man living in Buriram, Thailand, felt thirst from a hangover at around 11 a.m. on the 12th, picked up a 1-liter soda bottle containing a green liquid and drank about half of it.
Afterwards, he asked his family what the liquid was, and the answer came back: "A large amount of purchased toilet cleaner was divided into empty beverage bottles."
When he said he drank without knowing, the surprised family immediately took him to the hospital.
At that time, he was conscious and able to speak well. After checking the condition, the doctor prescribed the medicine, injected it, and took measures to return home. However, about five hours later, around 4 p.m., A showed a sudden shock, causing cardiac arrest, and his family asked for emergency rescue, but he was already late.
A's family pointed out that the hospital did not receive active treatment, such as gastric washing.
In response, the hospital explained that "If there is consciousness, it is possible to return home."
The doctor said "At that time, the patient's condition stabilized and allowed him to return home, and asked the family to immediately undergo a re-examination in case of deteriorating condition."," he added.
Buriram State Health Director also stated that "Gastric washing can cause esophageal ulcers or perforations due to chemical reflux, and inhalation into the lungs can lead to more serious infections."This treatment is not recommended."
In the wake of this incident, health authorities instructed local health centers to check the storage status of sanitizers in the home to prevent similar accidents.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
