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Man Carries 20-Year-Old Thermometer Inside Him
14 Apr
Summary
- A 32-year-old Chinese man lived with a mercury thermometer inside him for 20 years.
- He swallowed the thermometer at age 12, fearing to tell his parents.
- Doctors removed the intact thermometer, which risked perforation and bleeding.
A man in China discovered a 20-year-old secret when doctors found a mercury thermometer in his duodenum. The 32-year-old, surnamed Wang, from Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, sought medical attention for stomach pain. Scans revealed the foreign object, which doctors feared could cause perforation and severe internal bleeding.
Wang admitted he swallowed the thermometer at age 12 but kept it hidden due to fear and a lack of symptoms. Doctors performed a swift 20-minute procedure to remove the intact thermometer, navigating risks near bile ducts. Medical experts advise immediate medical help if a foreign object is ingested.
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