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Trichobezoar-Induced Heartburn in a Teenage Girl: A Case Report

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: One of the most commonly encountered medical problems affecting all age groups in health care is abdominal pain. There are many surgical and medical causes behind this symptom; however, a rare cause of abdominal pain and other unspecific abdominal complaints are gastric bezoars. Gastric bezoars are defined as the accumulation of undigested or partially digested foreign materials in the stomach. They are typically found incidentally during upper endoscopy. Patients may present with abnormal behavior or eating disorders such as pica. Therefore, proper history taking and establishing a good rapport with the patient play a key role in diagnosis. We present a case of trichobezoar-induced heartburn in an 18-year-old female. In this article, we will discuss the types, risk factors, clinical picture, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.

Source: Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports

DOI: 10.1177/2324709618776345

Authors: Shahrazad Akbar, Lujayn Akbar, Nuralhuda Akbar, Ali Nawras

Institutions: King Fahd Hospital of the University, University of Toledo Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases

Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,200