Source: Fox News
Summary
A social media trend called “cyclospora skinny” is being warned against by medical professionals as 36 cases of the intestinal illness have been reported in Arizona. The parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis can cause severe diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fatigue, and can be deadly if left untreated. Medical experts emphasize that intentionally exposing oneself to the parasite is not a healthy or safe way to lose weight.
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The advice sounds familiar.
The recommendation to avoid intentionally exposing oneself to a parasite as a weight-loss method is not new. In fact, medical professionals have been warning against this trend for years. Cyclospora cayetanensis is a serious intestinal illness that can have severe consequences if left untreated. The parasite can cause prolonged diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fatigue, and can be deadly in some cases.
It’s not the first time a weight-loss trend has been linked to a serious health risk, and it’s unlikely to be the last. As one expert noted, “People who are influencers on social media, a lot of people listen to them… even the most off-colored comment, or meant to be funny, could be considered something serious.”
The cycle of warning against a trendy weight-loss method, only to have it resurface later, is a familiar one.
And so, the warning against “cyclospora skinny” enters another phase.
Author: Evan Null
