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flag A Chinese woman nearly died after eating raw fish gallbladder for a headache, doctors say.

flag A 50-year-old woman from Jiangsu, China, was hospitalized in critical condition after consuming a raw fish gallbladder to treat a headache, according to medical reports. flag She developed severe poisoning symptoms within hours, including vomiting, diarrhea, and acute liver failure, requiring intensive care and life-support treatments. flag Doctors confirmed the gallbladder's toxins are highly dangerous—comparable to arsenic—and can cause fatal organ damage even when cooked or soaked in alcohol. flag Despite widespread belief in its health benefits, medical professionals warn the practice is extremely risky and unsupported by science, with similar cases reported across China.

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