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Doctors Just Found 12000 These Inside Womans Stomach Photo

Ruth Kamau  ·  February 25, 2015

NEW DELHI, India — In a case that left doctors scratching their heads, surgeons pulled a massive hairball weighing nearly two pounds from the stomach of a 23-year-old woman back in February 2015. The discovery came during an emergency operation after the patient complained of severe abdominal pain and vomiting for weeks. It turned out she had been compulsively pulling out and eating her own hair, a condition linked to trichophagia, which can lead to dangerous blockages.

The hairball, measuring about 15 inches long and packed with around 12,000 strands, had formed a solid mass in her stomach over several years. Reports from the time said the woman, who wasn’t named publicly, had been dealing with psychological issues that fueled the habit, though she sought help only after her health deteriorated. Doctors at a local hospital described the removal as a delicate procedure, carefully cutting away the clump to avoid further damage to her digestive system. It was one of those stories that made you wonder how something so odd could go unnoticed for so long.

After the surgery, the woman recovered fully, but the incident highlighted the hidden toll of mental health struggles. Experts noted that cases like this are rare but serious, often requiring both medical and psychological treatment. While it’s easy to dismiss it as just a weird medical oddity, it served as a reminder of how everyday behaviors can spiral into real crises if left unchecked.

In the days that followed, the story spread quickly online, with photos of the hairball sparking a mix of shock and curiosity. As a reporter, you can’t help but feel a bit uneasy thinking about it—it’s a stark example of how the human body can hold onto secrets in the most unexpected ways. Though it’s been years, tales like this still pop up, underscoring the importance of getting help early.