Baby swallows jelly ball, swells 3cm in intestines; emergency surgery saves life.

chhatrapati sambhaji nagar
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News18•10-12-2025, 10:14
Baby swallows jelly ball, swells 3cm in intestines; emergency surgery saves life.
- •A 12-month-old baby from Jalna swallowed a jelly ball that swelled to 3 cm in his intestines, causing a life-threatening obstruction.
- •The baby experienced severe vomiting and a four-times swollen abdomen, leading to a critical condition.
- •Pediatric surgeon Dr. Rajagopal Totla performed emergency surgery to successfully remove the swollen jelly ball.
- •The baby's father urged other parents to learn from their mistake and keep jelly balls away from children.
- •Doctors warn that jelly balls can swell inside the body, causing dangerous obstructions, and advise immediate medical consultation for symptoms like stomach swelling or vomiting.
Why It Matters: This warns parents about the life-threatening danger of jelly balls for young children.
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