The man showed up at the hospital complaining pain and difficulty urinating. He had never sought medical attention for similar problems before and denied any history of insertion of foreign objects into his urethra. Blood and urine tests revealed kidney failure and urinary infection. An x-ray of the pelvis showed the presence of an opaque object and a “shadow“resembling a metal wire lodged inside his urinary canal, explains the Daily Mail.
Additional examinations revealed the presence of a bladder stonea buildup of hard minerals that forms in the bladder, probably due to the prolonged presence of the metallic foreign body. This stone was likely the cause of the pain and urinary difficulty experienced by the man.
Surgical intervention and psychiatric diagnosis
Surgeons removed the bladder stone, which measured 5 x 3 cm, and discovered thata SIM card extraction tool was the “core“. Additional examinations revealed the presence ofa 10 cm electric cable and an 8 cm needle attached with an elastic band lodged deeper in his urethra. These two items have also been removed.
Although sexually active, the man had no no history of psychiatric disorders documented. THE psychiatrists diagnosed him with an adjustment disorder, an emotional reaction to a stressful event or life change. However, they were unable to determine the cause. They prescribed him antipsychotics, medications used to reduce and control the symptoms of mental disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Urinary complications and complete recovery
Further tests showed that the man’s ureter was dilated andhe suffered from hydronephrosis, a condition in which one or both kidneys become enlarged and congested due to a buildup of urine that cannot drain properly. Fortunately, the surgical procedure took place without complications and the man was able to urinate normally again a week later. He returned for follow-up six weeks later, where he said he had no complications and his kidney function appeared normal.
Inserting objects into the urethra, also called urethral catheterization, is a dangerous practice that can result in serious injury and long-term complications. This incident highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical attention if you experience unexplained urinary pain or difficulty.
