She was operated at the Rajawadi hospital in Mumbai where doctors removed a giant ball of hair weighing close to gm from her stomach. The woman in question was addicted to pulling and swallowing her own hair which eventually got her sick. Swallowing your hair is quite an unusual thing to do but you may be surprised to know that being compelled to do so is actually a medical condition. In case you are wondering, what this condition is all about and what really happens to your body when you swallow hair, here is what you need to know.
While accidentally swallowing some hair is not a big issue, if you swallow a whole lump of hair, it could cause major problems. Upon questioning, the girl said that she had had a habit of eating her hair for many years. This disorder where one is compelled to eat his or her own hair is called trichophagia. Also, in the most extreme cases, there is a condition known as Rapunzel Syndrome, which the tail of the hairball can reach down into the small intestine.
So, is hair in food a health risk? Not really. But to be safe, if you see a strand of hair on your food, just send it back. Like Like. Great post. You should write it! Make it fun for kids to learn not to chew their hair.
It also had the amputated limb of GEN Sickels.. Apparently, long haired rabbits Lion Heads have a real problem when they ingests hair. Our son has one and it totally clogged the digestive tract until it was removed. Not a got problem for a grooming animal to have. Thank you for introducing me to a new topic. Your article is highly informative and content interesting. Anand Bose from Kerala. Over the course of 2 days my throat is stuck with 3 hairs. Noticing stomach pain as well.
Vomited once earlier but only brought up hair back up but still stuck in throat. I swallowed a clients hair, I could feel it stuck in the back of my throat somewhere. But it still can reveal a lot about our own universe. Brighstoneus simmondsi has a big lump around the nostrils, like a chunky alligator. Sign up to receive Popular Science's emails and get the highlights.
Ask Us Anything. In most cases, surgery is required to remove the hair ball in one piece. However, these methods are generally less successful than surgery. Psychological treatment is recommended to prevent future compulsive hair eating. This is especially important for patients with trichotillomania or stress-related pica because they may be at risk of developing Rapunzel syndrome again.
Involving parents and spouses in psychological treatment is important so they can learn to support their loved one to stop the behaviour, and also because the impact of Rapunzel syndrome can be upsetting for them too. Portsmouth Climate Festival — Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Edition: Available editions United Kingdom.
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