We often have the habit of storing leftover food in the fridge to eat the next day. Sometimes, due to work, it’s also common to cook once for several days’ worth of meals. However, if you have this habit, it’s time to change. Recently, I read about the tragic story of a 50-year-old man who suffered from severe dia.rrhea after eating leftovers at home. Despite being treated in the hospital, he pas.sed away. Specifically, the man (whose name was not disclosed) from China was admitted to the hospital after being treated with an IV for severe diarrhea, occurring more than ten times a day. However, while receiving IV fluids, he suddenly fainted and was transferred to a higher-level hospital for emergency treatment. Sadly, upon arrival, his heart stopped, and after nearly 40 minutes of resuscitation, he could not be sa.ved. Doctors explained that the man might have developed acute enteritis after eating food that had been left in the fridge for too long. Enteritis caused severe diarrhea, leading to an electrolyte imbalance in his bo.dy, which eventually resulted in acidosis and hyperkalemia, becoming life-threatening and ultimately fatal.
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