Hulk's 3-year-old daughter, Zaya, suffered an anaphylactic shock on Wednesday night (18th) after ingesting peanut. The player and his wife Camila Ângelo rushed the child to Hospital Público Risoleta Neves in Belo Horizonte, where she received adrenaline. Hulk shared the scare on social media and thanked the medical team.
Atlético Mineiro striker Hulk and his wife Camila Ângelo had a scare with their 3-year-old daughter Zaya, who suffered an anaphylactic shock on Wednesday night (18th). The child ingested peanut, contained in a biscuit, triggering the severe reaction. Hulk reported on social media: “We had to rush to the hospital to give her adrenaline. Zaya had an anaphylaxis episode” and thanked Hospital Público Risoleta Neves in Belo Horizonte, under SUS: “From reception to every healthcare professional who treated my daughter, we were welcomed with attention, speed, and above all, humanity. You were essential in that moment”.Anaphylactic shock is the most aggressive allergic reaction, according to experts like allergist Celso Henrique Binotti de Oliveira, PhD from Unicamp and at hospital Vera Cruz. He explains that blood pressure drops abruptly, such as to 50/20, causing airway swelling, hypotension, and possible respiratory obstruction, which can lead to death if not treated quickly. The reaction occurs within five minutes of allergen contact, such as peanut, seafood, or insect stings.Emergency physician Raphael Eloy notes that allergies can develop after multiple exposures and advises avoiding known allergens. Blood tests identify sensitivities. In Brazil, adrenaline pens are rare, underscoring the need for immediate hospital care.