An 82-year-old woman in China ate live frogs to treat back pain and later developed medical complications that required her to be hospitalized immediately.

According to media reports, the woman’s name has only been given as Zheng, while the incident occurred in Hangzhou province.

The woman was told that eating live frogs is an ancient remedy that can be useful for back pain, especially for seals. The woman ate three frogs live on the first day and five more the next day.

Initially, the woman felt mild stomach pain, but after a few days the pain became severe, she also had difficulty walking and eventually had to be taken to the hospital.

Medical examination revealed that her digestive system was damaged and a parasitic infection was found inside it.

However, the woman was treated for 2 weeks, after which she was able to return home after a short recovery.