A man left doctors astounded after they discovered the shocking cause of his health troubles.
Although experiencing indigestion occasionally is perfectly normal, no one would want to find themselves in the situation of one unfortunate individual.
The patient, a 23-year-old from India, approached medical professionals with complaints of indigestion following meals. The surprising culprit turned out to be a three-centimeter cockroach.
Remarkably, this creepy insect had somehow ended up inside the man’s body, remaining alive. But how did it get there?
The man speculated that consuming street food at a night market days earlier was the cause of his discomfort.
However, the attending gastroenterologist considered the possibility that the cockroach might have found its way down his throat while he was asleep.
Dr. Shubham Vatsya, a senior consultant in gastroenterology, elaborated on this peculiar case and the method used for removal.
According to the Indian Express, he stated: “Even we were surprised as to how the cockroach managed to stay intact.
“For the last two-three days, the patient was suffering from indigestion and bloating after eating food. It was during routine inspections that we incidentally spotted the cockroach.”
Following the discovery of the pest, an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was recommended. This procedure helps examine the upper part of the GI tract to identify the cause of abdominal pain and indigestion.
Dr. Vatsya continued: “We activated the suction button on the scope, effectively sucking the cockroach into the suction channel, leading to its removal from the body and saving the man’s life.”
He noted that a live cockroach in the small intestine posed a potentially life-threatening risk. This unnamed man had a fortunate escape.
The peculiar incident has captured attention on social media, with Reddit users expressing disbelief at the strange series of events.
One user, clearly shocked, commented: “I’m going to pretend I didn’t read that and move on with my life.”
Another, curious about the cockroach’s survival, speculated: “I bet it hit that stomach acid and bolted for the nearest crevice – right through the pyloric sphincter bypassing a lot of the process that would have otherwise killed it.”
A third user reflected: “Whenever they talked about a nuclear disaster, they said cockroaches would be the most likely critter to survive the radiation. Now we know they can also survive inside your intestines quite impressive.”
Yet another added: “I guess it’s time to stop eating. Intravenous nutrients from here on out.”
Understandably hesitant, I might reconsider my meal choices after hearing this story… or perhaps it’s time for lunch?