Doctors Stunned: 1.5kg Hairball Removed from Woman's Abdomen in Rare Surgery

• A rare 1.5 kg hair mass (Trichobezoar) was surgically removed from a 35-year-old Nepali woman at SRP Memorial Hospital.
• The woman suffered from prolonged abdominal pain and loss of appetite, seeking treatment elsewhere before SRP Hospital.
• Dr. Sujit Kumar and his team performed the successful surgery after endoscopy revealed the large hair mass.
• Trichobezoar is an extremely rare condition, with only about 500 cases reported globally; this is SRP Memorial Hospital's third.
• Doctors advise timely check-ups for persistent abdominal pain or digestive issues, linking the condition to trichophagia.

Why It Matters: Rare 1.5kg hairball removed from woman's abdomen, highlighting the importance of timely medical checks.