How extreme hunger leads to death: A paediatric surgeon explains after Nora Quoirin’s case

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How extreme hunger leads to death: A paediatric surgeon explains after Nora Quoirin’s case
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Prolonged hunger can cause acid to build up in the internal abdominal organ, which can lead to stomach ulcer or “leaky gut”, which can be fatal.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — The death of Irish teenager Nora Quoirin, likely from starvation while lost in the rainforests of Negri Sembilan thousands of kilometres from her London home, has captured the public’s attention.

He told Malay daily Sinar Harian that leaky gut is when there are holes in the gastrointestinal tract, which includes the stomach and the small and large intestines, allowing for infection. Dr Yik said if those who suffer from chronic stomach pain should seek immediate medical attention as it may be due to leaky gut.

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