Doctors were surprised to find a watch stuck in a man’s oesophagus and metal objects in his large intestine when he arrived at the hospital complaining of severe stomach pain. The 34-year-old, brought in by concerned family members, underwent a three-hour surgery to remove the foreign items, including the watch, through a small incision in his abdomen. The incident took place at Sawai Mansingh Hospital in Jaipur, India, on October 9, and the patient is reportedly recovering well post-surgery.

This case is not unique, as another patient, a 20-year-old woman in Taiwan, was found to have a fountain pen lodged in her stomach after experiencing prolonged pain and eating difficulties. The pen, eroded by stomach acid, was promptly removed to prevent serious complications. In a separate incident in 2019, a 54-year-old man in Korea had stones, bottle caps, and coins removed from his stomach, which had caused severe abdominal discomfort. It was discovered that the man had ingested these items over time as a coping mechanism for anxiety.

These instances serve as cautionary tales about the dangers of ingesting foreign objects, highlighting the importance of seeking medical attention promptly to avoid serious health risks.