Boy rushed to hospital after consuming personal blood following disturbing TikTok wellness development

A 17-year-old boy was hospitalised after drinking his own blood in a desperate attempt to boost his health, having followed a bizarre and dangerous TikTok “life hack”

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A 17-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after falling seriously ill following a bizarre TikTok “life hack” that claimed it would make him healthier.

Doctors were left horrified, warning that the weird trend can cause severe poisoning, infection, and other serious health risks.

TikTok has been linked to the rapid spread of dangerous trends and so-called “life hacks,” with users, often underage, attempting risky stunts or ingesting harmful substances in pursuit of viral fame.

The teenage boy in question has fallen victim to these trends as he has been hospitalised after drinking his own blood in an attempt to raise his haemoglobin levels after following advice he saw on TikTok.

The 17-year-old fell ill shortly after trying the so-called life hack and was taken for urgent medical treatment in the Russian capital Moscow, local media reported on Wednesday (December 17).

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The teenager, who was not named, reportedly watched a TikTok video in which the author claimed that haemoglobin levels could be increased by drinking one’s own blood.

He followed the advice but soon began vomiting blood and developed a high temperature, prompting concern for his health.

Doctors later admitted him to hospital with symptoms consistent with poisoning and medical staff managed to stabilise and save the minor after providing treatment.

During discussions with doctors, the patient explained that the incident was linked directly to the advice he had seen online.

Medics were reportedly horrified by the explanation and subsequently issued him with a referral to see a psychiatrist.

Medical experts warn that consuming blood, whether one’s own or someone else’s, carries significant health risks because the human body is not designed to process raw blood and it can irritate the digestive system.

It can also lead to nausea and vomiting, and potentially introduce harmful bacteria or viruses if present.

Moreover, a large amounts of iron in blood can be toxic and overwhelm the body’s ability to handle it, contributing to serious complications such as iron overload and infection risks.

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