In a remarkable medical feat, doctors at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur successfully removed a 210-centimetre-long hairball from the stomach of a 14-year-old girl from Agra. This hairball, known as a trichobezoar, is believed to be the longest ever recorded, surpassing the previous record of 180 cm. The girl had been experiencing abdominal pain and vomiting for over a month before seeking medical attention. Upon examination, doctors discovered a hard mass stretching from her stomach to her upper abdomen. A CT scan revealed that her stomach was distended and filled with an abnormal object. During surgery, it was found that the hairball extended from her stomach into the distal ileum, a part of the small intestine. The surgical team, led by Dr. Jeevan Kankariya, managed to remove the entire hairball in one piece, avoiding the need for multiple incisions.
The girl was diagnosed with Rapunzel Syndrome, a rare condition where individuals compulsively eat their own hair, leading to the formation of hairballs in the digestive tract. This condition is often associated with psychological disorders such as trichophagia and trichotillomania. The successful removal of the hairball not only alleviated the girl's physical symptoms but also highlighted the importance of addressing underlying psychological issues. The medical team emphasized the need for awareness and early intervention in such cases to prevent severe complications. The girl is now recovering well and is expected to make a full recovery.
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) The Union Health Ministry is working on formulating a national menstrual hygiene policy that seeks to ensure access to safe and hygienic menstrual products, improve sanitation facilities, address social taboos and foster a supportive environment
Faridabad (Haryana): Amrita Hospital in Faridabad Achieves Major Medical Milestone with First-Ever Hand Transplants in North India. In late December 2023, groundbreaking surgeries lasting approximately 17 hours each were conducted, signifying a crucial advancement in the field of medical science.
ഹൈദരാബാദ്: ബസവതാരകം ഇൻഡോ അമേരിക്കൻ കാൻസർ ഹോസ്പിറ്റൽ ആൻഡ് റിസർച്ച് ഇൻസ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ടിന്റെ പുതിയ സി.ഇ.ഒ ആയി ഡോക്ടർ കുരപതി കൃഷ്ണയ്യയെ നിയമിച്ചു.
കാൺപൂർ: ഇനി മുതൽ മുലയൂട്ടുന്ന അമ്മമാർക്ക് മുലപ്പാൽ ലഭ്യമല്ലാത്ത കുഞ്ഞുങ്ങൾക്ക് അവരുടെ മുലപ്പാൽ ദാനം ചെയ്യാം. കാൺപൂരിലെ ലാല ലജ്പത് റായ് ഹോസ്പിറ്റലിലാണ് ഈ സംവിധാനം ആരംഭിച്ചത്.
Salem: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings predicting the onset of heat wave to severe heat wave conditions in various regions, including Gangetic West Bengal, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, North Odisha, East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rayalaseema, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, and Kerala, spanning from April 27 to 28.
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