Hairy Situation: A Hairball in a Girl's Stomach
Surgeons in Maharashtra's Amravati successfully removed nearly half a kilogram of hairball from a young girl suffering from digestive issues. The 10-year-old confessed to habitually eating hair. The operation alleviated her symptoms, and she is recovering well, with plans for discharge soon.
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In a remarkable medical intervention, surgeons in Amravati, Maharashtra, have removed a large hairball from the stomach of a 10-year-old girl.
The young patient, who suffered from prolonged digestion issues and weight loss, confessed to eating hair over a period of time, as stated by Dr. Usha Gajbhiye, who performed the surgery.
Following the procedure, the girl is reportedly recovering well, with her digestive problems subsiding, and she is expected to be discharged from the hospital shortly.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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