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TikTok User Shares Warning After Severe Health Crisis Linked to Sleep Issues
A Thai social media user has shared her experience of being hospitalized with acute kidney failure, highlighting the importance of monitoring sleep-related health symptoms.
On August 11, 2026, a TikTok user identified as @suda_zy shared a personal health warning regarding a sudden medical crisis that led to acute kidney failure. According to a report by Khaosod Online, the patient initially sought medical attention due to severe dizziness and high blood pressure, which reached 212.
Upon admission to a district hospital, her condition did not stabilize despite intravenous treatment, necessitating a transfer to Sakon Nakhon Hospital. Medical staff performed extensive testing, including brain scans and lung X-rays, while noting that her blood had become highly acidic. Doctors questioned her about the use of herbal medicines or traditional remedies, which are common triggers for kidney issues, but the patient reported only taking vitamin B and magnesium supplements.
During her four-night hospital stay, doctors identified significant sleep-related breathing issues, characterized by loud snoring and wheezing, which complicated her blood pressure management. She was placed on temporary dialysis to support her failing kidneys.
For residents and travelers, this case underscores the importance of addressing persistent sleep disturbances and high blood pressure, as these symptoms can be indicators of underlying systemic health failures. It remains to be confirmed whether the kidney failure was strictly acute or the result of a previously undiagnosed chronic condition, as the patient had not undergone regular medical check-ups prior to this emergency.