Thread: 14y old Brit dies after Dinner on Phuket (vomit, heart)

"hypotension"... nice try to avoid saying "heart enlargement" ?

wow... the guy didnt have a nuts-allergy...
but as he ate some, its blamed now onto such things...

why do the parents have to decide, that he is sent for autopsy ?
surely, they wont do that (grieve, mourning...)

he has to be autopsied...

Originally Posted by alitongkat

"hypotension"... nice try to avoid saying "heart enlargement" ?

Hypotension is low blood pressure. Quite common in shock.

do we really have to have a photo of a dead child on this forum?

probably dead old men are less disturbing ?
i removed the pic...

maybe the others all ate nuts as well ?

i think, he is another one...
same symptoms

- breathing probs
- vomit
- heart goes down
- dead

Thanks.

<'m not too keen on the Captain's quote either ! That could use an edit >

you only had one wish free... sorry

Originally Posted by alitongkat

wow... the guy didnt have a nuts-allergy...
but as he ate some, its blamed now onto such things...

Where did it say he didn't have a nut allergy? He probably did, but the parents didn't know the word for cashew nuts (ba-mah-maweng) and he ingested some - maybe in an Indian curry or some such dish.

i understand, nuts allergy can be tested in the blood (IGE antibodies or so)...
they didnt do this test... its not confirmed, that it was an allergy...

its also very rare, that - in the western world - such a super severe allergy wouldnt have been discovered earlier, as almost every cereal stuff, chocolates and cookies contain nuts, particularly cashew nuts...

with reactions to nuts, there is in very most cases a skin rash (hives) coming along... the picture doesnt show anything nor does the report say it...

Originally Posted by Tom Sawyer

Originally Posted by alitongkat

wow... the guy didnt have a nuts-allergy...
but as he ate some, its blamed now onto such things...

Where did it say he didn't have a nut allergy? He probably did, but the parents didn't know the word for cashew nuts (ba-mah-maweng) and he ingested some - maybe in an Indian curry or some such dish.

people/parents with serious nuts allergy do have their antidotes with them...
the article tries to imply he had a nut allergy, though its effectively NOT said...

also, the cashew nuts in thai dishes are easily to identify...

if you have severe reactions to dishes, you will make clear its
- ordered apropriately (and you will know what the thai name is)
- SPOT THOSE NUTS at first glance...

dont you think ?

Poor kid. RIP.

if an allergy was suspected, its (im no medical, but...) suprising (to me) that no anti-histamine was given...

if you or if you are with someone who develops nausea after a meal and you have the chance to secure some of the food / drink (!) - do it...

Originally Posted by The Ghost Of The Moog

do we really have to have a photo of a dead child on this forum?

Agree , no need to lower Teakdoor to Asia's poor standards.

Just so tragic. RIP little one
My condolences to the family

Very sad. RIP

Poor little bugger ,, probably looked forward to that holiday fro a long time ,, mind you could have happened at home if an allergy

Poor bugger probably didn't even know he had an allergy to cashew nuts....

Tree nuts, such as walnuts, Brazil nuts and cashews, are common allergens, or substances that cause an allergic reaction. Allergens, while harmless in most people, cause the immune system to overreact in people who are allergic to them. The immune response may be mild, causing a rash, itchy eyes or throat tightness, or it may be serious, resulting in anaphylaxis. Symptoms of anaphylaxis could include rash, itchy eyes or throat tightness, as well as difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, a drop in blood pressure and even a loss of consciousness. If you lose consciousness, experience difficulty breathing or your blood pressure drops after eating cashews, call 911 immediately, as this is a medical emergency. If you have other, milder symptoms, make an appointment to see an allergy specialist.

What Are The Health Risks Of The Cashew Nut? | LIVESTRONG.COM

Looks like that is the likely cause....

RIP...

I escorted an English lady, travelling with some old friends, around Thailand on her holiday a few years back- she had a very severe allergy to peanuts. It fell to Mrs sab & I to ensure absolutely no peanuts, peanut oil etc in her food- potential life and death stuff. Managed it though, she's still alive.

You know how it goes in Thailand, right?
No peanuts. "Yes"
Peanuts "Yes"
Do you unnerstand "Yes"
Do you not unnerstand "Yes"
Are you thick? "Yees"

Jeez, I was a nervous wreck.

apparently there was absolutely nothing known about the 14 year old having a nuts allergy...
almost all such allergies are detected between the age 2 and 4 (wiki)...
sure, because almost all food - as you state - contains nuts...

it would have been known, if he had one...
the article doesnt say this - not at all...
a blood test, which (for what i understand) could prove it, wasnt done...
the cause of death is ? what they write on the death certificate ?
"possibly... likely..."

he was just 14... there is truly the need to determine the cause of death precisely...

people cant just drop dead here and everyone says "rip" and moves on...
thats bizarre..

and btw this negligent killings have to stop
its murder, if they dont go to the source of it...

Originally Posted by alitongkat

people cant just drop dead here and everyone says "rip" and moves on...

Umm, think again. As I found out quite recently, hospitals don't even necessarily tell you when they know you're dying.

Not so little. RIP

Originally Posted by alitongkat

apparently there was absolutely nothing known about the 14 year old having a nuts allergy..

it would have been known, if he had one...
the article doesnt say this - not at all...
a blood test, which (for what i understand) could prove it, wasnt done...
.

Just because it is not written in an article does not mean he was not known or did not happen.