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What is Rapunzel syndrome?
short by Anmol Sharma / on Wednesday, 21 August, 2024
Rapunzel Syndrome is a rare condition where a person ingests hair (trichophagia), leading to formation of a large hairball (trichobezoar) in stomach. The hairball can extend into intestines, resembling hair of Rapunzel, a fairy-tale character known for long hair. Its symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, and intestinal obstruction. A 10-year-old Mumbai girl was recently diagnosed with it.
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