One doctor, Dr. Asim Cheema, an Internal Medicine and Cardiology Specialist at Your Doctors Online, labeled the case ‘deeply concerning’.
Speaking to online outlet UNILAD, Dr. Cheema shared: “This is a deeply concerning example of how misinformation and desperation can drive individuals to take extreme, dangerous measures to manage chronic pain.

“This behavior borders on self-harm and highlights a wider issue — people with chronic conditions increasingly turning to unverified, anecdotal remedies online instead of seeking evidence-based medical care.”