A strange and shocking case has come to light from Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur district, where doctors removed 29 steel spoons, 19 toothbrushes, and two pens from the stomach of a 39-year-old man. The patient, identified as Sachin from Bulandshahr district, had been living in a de-addiction centre when he began suffering from severe abdominal pain. Doctors say his case was life-threatening but surgery was carried out successfully, and he is now stable.
On September 16, Sachin complained of unbearable stomach pain while staying at a de-addiction centre in Hapur. He was immediately admitted to a local hospital for treatment. When doctors performed an ultrasound scan, they were stunned to see multiple objects lodged inside his stomach. These objects included metal spoons, broken toothbrushes, and even pens.
Doctors quickly realised that without surgery, Sachin’s condition could turn fatal. The surgery took place on September 17 at Devanandani Hospital and lasted for more than three and a half hours. Leading the medical team, Dr. Shyam Kumar, the hospital chairman, said the case was highly unusual and also very risky.
He explained that the sharp edges of the spoons and broken toothbrushes could have pierced the stomach lining or intestines, causing severe internal bleeding. “We recovered two pens, 19 toothbrushes, and 29 steel spoons during the procedure. The patient’s life was saved,” Dr. Kumar said, while speaking to the media.
This is not the first time Dr. Kumar has come across such a case. He recalled that nearly 14 years ago, he had operated on a similar patient. But Sachin’s case was far more dangerous due to the number and type of objects inside his body. Despite the challenges, the surgery was successful. After staying in the hospital for a few days, Sachin was discharged on September 23, and his condition is now said to be stable.
The big question remained: why would anyone swallow such harmful objects? According to Sachin’s family members and officials from the de-addiction centre, his actions were linked to his struggle with addiction and mental health problems.
Sachin had been admitted to the centre to overcome his dependency on drugs. Family members revealed that when he was denied access to any intoxicating substances, he became angry and frustrated. In this state of mind, he began swallowing spoons, toothbrushes, and pens. He would often break them into smaller pieces and then consume them with the help of water.
He also alleged that the food provided at the centre was not adequate, which increased his frustration. However, medical experts believe that his behaviour is not only connected to anger but also to deeper psychological issues.
Dr. Kumar explained that such unusual habits are often seen in patients suffering from psychiatric disorders. “It is very common among people who are struggling with mental health problems. They sometimes swallow non-edible items as a form of compulsion or due to psychological stress,” he said.
The family has been advised to ensure Sachin receives proper psychiatric care along with de-addiction support, so that such incidents do not happen again in the future.
Cases like Sachin’s highlight the urgent need for greater awareness about mental health and the importance of early treatment. Experts point out that while physical health is often prioritised, mental health conditions are ignored or left untreated. Many patients in de-addiction centres face both psychological challenges and withdrawal symptoms, which can push them towards extreme behaviour if not addressed properly.
Medical specialists stress that de-addiction centres must not only focus on keeping patients away from drugs but also provide counselling, therapy, and emotional support. Without these, patients may relapse or develop harmful coping mechanisms, just like in Sachin’s case.
The incident has also sparked discussions about the facilities available in rehabilitation centres across the country. Proper food, regular check-ups, and monitoring are considered essential to ensure patients remain safe and recover in a healthy environment.
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Thanks to the timely medical intervention, Sachin’s life was saved. The doctors who performed the surgery worked carefully to avoid injury to his internal organs while removing dozens of foreign objects. Three and a half hours of continuous effort by the surgical team finally ended in success.
After the surgery, Sachin was kept under close observation for several days. He responded well to treatment and was later discharged from the hospital in a stable condition. His recovery is expected to continue, but doctors have emphasised that he must now receive psychiatric treatment to prevent similar behaviour in the future.
For now, the case stands as a reminder of the strange and sometimes dangerous actions people can take under the influence of addiction and psychological stress. While shocking, it underlines the importance of combining medical treatment with mental health support, especially in rehabilitation and de-addiction centres.
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