Umer Hamid Wani¹*, Uzair Yousf Mir², Benish Bashir Bhat³ and Rayees Ahmad Mir⁴

¹Deptartment of Surgery, (NIUM) National Institute of Unani Medicine, India
²Deptartment of IBT, (NIUM) National Institute of Unani Medicine, India
³Deptartment of Dermatology, (NIUM) National Institute of Unani Medicine, India
⁴Deptartment of IBT, (NIUM) National Institute of Unani Medicine, India

*Corresponding Author: Umer Hamid Wani, Deptartment of Surgery, (NIUM) National Institute of Unani Medicine, India.

Received: January 23, 2025; Published: January 31, 2025

Abstract

Foreign body ingestion is common in children, but this report details an unusual case of a 3-year-old boy who swallowed over 300 pebbles, totaling about 1500 grams. The child presented with a history of abdominal discomfort, food refusal and constipation, and thorough examination confirmed the presence of foreign bodies. These foreign bodies (gravel and stones) had accumulated in the entire colon over a period of 8 to 12 months. A conservative approach was adopted, utilizing proctoclysis enemas and oral laxatives to aid in natural passage. The largest stone was measured 2.9 cm x 1.7 cm. Within four to six days, all stones were successfully expelled without complications, and the child was discharged in good health, highlighting the effectiveness of non-surgical management in such cases..

Keywords: Foreign Body; Lithobezoar; Managed Conservatively; Stone Ingestion

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Citation

Citation: Umer Hamid Wani., et al. “A Rock in My Gut: The Medical Challenges of Deliberate Stone Ingestion".Acta Scientific Gastrointestinal Disorders 8.2 (2025): 65-68.

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