Hazards of Eating Crayfish
Disease description:
Lately, my girlfriend has been eating crayfish very frequently. I’m concerned that consuming too much may harm her health, so I’d like to ask: what are the potential health risks associated with eating crayfish? Could you please list a few examples?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhang Mingping
Hello, consuming crayfish may trigger allergic skin reactions in women and increase the risk of gout or rhabdomyolysis. Crayfish are high-protein foods; excessive protein intake can provoke a foreign protein reaction, leading to allergic symptoms such as urticarial wheals (red, raised, itchy skin lesions). Additionally, crayfish may harbor lung flukes (*Paragonimus* spp.), which are associated with rhabdomyolysis. Inadequate cooking—especially failure to fully heat the crayfish—significantly increases health risks. We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!
