How A Man's DIY Superglue Fix For Incontinence Landed Him In Surgery
A 41-year-old man was hospitalized after a horrifying do-it-yourself attempt to treat his incontinence went badly wrong, with doctors having to surgically remove a hardened block of superglue from his urinary tract.
A 41-year-old man was hospitalized after a horrifying do-it-yourself attempt to treat his incontinence went badly wrong, with doctors having to surgically remove a hardened block of superglue from his urinary tract, according to a report by the New York Post. The man, whose identity has not been revealed, had been struggling with involuntary bladder leakage and decided to fix the problem himself by pouring strong adhesive directly into his urethra, hoping it would seal the leak.
What Happened
The report said the makeshift remedy appeared to work at first, with the leaking stopping soon after he applied the glue. However, within a few days, the adhesive hardened into a solid plug roughly four inches (10 cm) long inside his urinary tract. This blockage completely prevented him from urinating and led to severe pain in his lower abdomen. Federal Prosecutors Seek NYU Hospital Info on Care for Trans Kids.
The man endured the worsening pain for about a week before finally seeking medical help at a hospital clinic. Doctors examining him were able to physically feel the hardened mass beneath the skin. Because the glue had solidified into a dense block, doctors could not use standard non-invasive methods to clear it. Surgeons ultimately had to make an incision along the tissue to reach and safely extract the hardened glue. Nashville Hospital Drug Mix-Up: Potassium Given to 4 Patients Instead of Pain Meds in Tennessee; 2 Left Paralysed.
Doctors Note Unusual Case
According to the doctors who treated him, they routinely encounter cases involving foreign objects such as tweezers, wires, and pencils lodged in the penis. As per the report, these cases are typically linked to some form of s*xual gratification or disturbed behaviour. This case, however, was different, as the man had no history of psychiatric disorders and had simply been trying to treat his incontinence on his own.
Experts Warn Against Home Remedies
Medical experts have strongly cautioned against attempting any home remedies for urinary problems. They warn that inserting foreign objects into the body can result in severe tissue damage, kidney complications, or even permanent loss of bladder control. Anyone experiencing incontinence has been advised to consult a primary care doctor or a urologist for safe and effective treatment rather than attempting self-administered fixes.
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