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Diet Coke Cures Stomach Blockage: A Medical Miracle
14 Jul
Summary
- A 63-year-old woman's stomach blockage was resolved using Diet Coke.
- The woman had multiple health conditions including diabetes and GERD.
- Doctors used a gentler approach, dissolving the bezoar with soda.
A 63-year-old woman experiencing severe stomach pain and vomiting found an unexpected remedy in Diet Coke. Hospitalized last year, she was diagnosed with a gastric bezoar, a mass formed from undigested material in the stomach. This condition was potentially linked to her use of semaglutide, a weight-loss drug, which had contributed to significant weight loss.
Endoscopy revealed the large mass, and doctors considered surgical or endoscopic removal. However, they opted for a gentler approach, using the acidic and carbonated properties of Coca-Cola to dissolve the bezoar. Given her diabetes, Diet Coke was administered, and a reduced amount of 1.5 liters was given. Within a day, her symptoms improved significantly, leading to a full recovery.
