If we had to choose the Spanish version of the Kardashian family, without a doubt, it would be the Pombo family. Sisters María, Marta and Lucía are three of the most prominent influencers in our country. The least known is, perhaps, Lucía. The eldest of the sisters tells about her daily life through her Instagram profile, and that is why she has not been able to avoid revealing to her followers that in recent days she has met a problem she didn’t expect. A few days ago, the young woman began to feel a tingling and discomfort in her foot, which ended up being a migratory larva. She has now updated how she is doing.
As we said previously, Álvaro López Huerta’s wife began to feel a few days ago that something was not right with her foot. After going to the doctor thinking it was a bite, she finally knew it was a worm. It should be noted that the digital creator traveled to Tanzania two weeks ago with some of her family and friends and that, therefore, she thought it was a mosquito or even an allergic reaction.
“From hospital to hospital. I have had an intense itch in my toe for several days,” the young woman began by writing. However, the diagnosis had nothing to do with what she thought it was. “I thought it was a bite or a reaction to something and it turns out it’s a worm. I notice how it moves. They recommended that I go to the hospital to get it removed as soon as possible,” she said. “What I have is a Larva Migrans,” explained the young woman. It was then that she pointed out that the worm had moved to different parts of her foot. “I feel very sad,” she explained then.
After revealing what her illness really was, Pablo Castellano’s sister-in-law revealed that she was willing to undergo any type of surgery or treatment to eliminate the larva. However, it seems that everything has ended in a scare and that thanks to some pills she will little by little be able to put an end to the worm. This Saturday, Pombo showed the progress of his treatment. “As you can see, it’s still here. But in a different color,” he explained, referring to the larva. “It itches, but I no longer notice any movement,” he said. This could be an indication that the worm may have already died, or that it is at least subsiding.
The migratory larva, scientifically known as Ancylostoma Braziliense, is a parasite that finds its way under the skin through small wounds or cracks in the epidermis. This creature, visible to the naked eye, appears as a serpentine cord that moves slowly under the skin, causing irritation and, in some cases, intense itching. This larva is transmitted mainly through the feces of animals such as dogs, cats and unwormed felines.
Despite being unpleasant, the infection is not classified as serious. However, injuries caused by scratching can lead to complications. Fortunately, modern treatment offers effective solutions. The individual who has this larva will feel a strong itch in the affected area. Lucía Pombo’s experience has not only sparked curiosity about this unusual infection, but also serves as a reminder of the importance of health and prevention, even when traveling on our most idyllic vacations.
