Mujer con depresión posparto muere tras ingerir veneno de rana recetado por chamán como ’tratamiento’

Depression after giving birth is a serious condition that requires proper medical treatment. Unfortunately, sometimes families turn to alternative methods, such as shamans or traditional healers. Recently, a tragic case from Colombia made headlines when a woman died from ingesting frog poison which was prescribed to her by a shaman as a treatment for postpartum depression.

The victim, identified as Indira, had recently given birth to her third child and was suffering from depression. Her family took her to the shaman, who recommended a “treatment” involving drinking the poison of a local frog species. The poison is known to have psychoactive effects and is sometimes used in indigenous ceremonies.

After consuming the poison, Indira went into convulsions and was rushed to the hospital, but unfortunately, it was too late. She died a few hours later. The shaman fled the scene and is now being sought by the authorities.

This tragedy highlights the dangers of relying on unproven and potentially harmful treatments for serious medical conditions. In many cases, alternative medicine can complement conventional treatments but should never be seen as a substitute for professional medical care.

It is crucial to educate people about the potential risks of alternative therapies. Also, it is necessary to emphasize the importance of seeking help from qualified health professionals when facing medical conditions like depression. This case should serve as a reminder to families and individuals that some traditional practices could have serious side effects and, ultimately, can prove to be fatal.