26-year-old man swallows 39 coins, 37 magnets for body building - Video
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Overview
A 26-year-old man underwent surgery at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi after experiencing persistent vomiting and abdominal pain for over 20 days. The surgery revealed an astonishing cause: the patient had ingested 39 coins and 37 magnets, believing the zinc in the coins would aid his bodybuilding efforts. This unusual behavior was noted against a backdrop of psychiatric illness, with the patient having a history of consuming such objects in recent weeks. Initial X-rays and a subsequent CT scan disclosed a significant accumulation of these items in his intestine, causing a blockage that necessitated urgent surgical intervention.
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