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Woman discovers missing nose ring traveled to her lungs, causing month-long cough
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A TikToker in Mexico thought her cough that wouldn’t go away was just a reaction to the changing weather. Instead, it was her own nose ring, lodged deep within her lungs.
The 26-year-old, Monica Deyanira Cabrera Barajas, recently went viral on TikTok, amassing 4.7 million views after revealing the freak medical accident.
In videos, she shared that the stray accessory sat a mere 0.5 millimeters from her aorta, Jam Press reported.
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Deyanira, who has a large number of piercings, didn’t initially notice the jewelry was missing. It wasn’t until she developed a “chronic cough” lasting over a month that she went to see a doctor.
“The only theory I have, which I told the pulmonologist, is that I fell asleep, the little ball fell out, and that was it,” Deyanira told creatorzine.com.
What was supposed to be a routine 20-minute extraction turned into a high-stakes medical procedure. (Jam Press)
“I was lying on my back, I didn’t realize, and that’s how I messed up.”
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What was supposed to be a routine 20-minute extraction turned into a high-stakes medical procedure. During the initial attempt, surgeons were unable to budge the object because it had already begun attaching to her internal tissue.
“It ended up taking an hour and 20 minutes, and they still couldn’t remove it because it was attached to my body,” she said, according to the Jam Press report.
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Facing a second, more invasive surgery and the risk of a fatal hemorrhage, Deyanira prepared for the worst. The night before the surgery, she wrote a farewell letter to her loved ones.
The nose ring was lodged dangerously close to her aorta, the body’s primary artery. (Jam Press)
“I was honestly thinking, ‘I’m going to die,’” she said. “It’s a horror I wouldn’t wish on anyone.”
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The woman’s surgeon was equally stunned by how close the metal was to her heart. According to Deyanira, the doctor told her, “It seems God takes care of his creatures.”
If the metal had punctured her lung or heart before doctors discovered it, Deyanira said she likely would have died from a lung collapse or perforated aorta.
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Now, the TikToker says her days of septum rings are over.
After the ordeal, Deyanira said she’s permanently done with piercings. (Jam Press)
“I love piercings, and I really liked my septum piercing, but in my case, I wouldn’t get it again because of the terror I experienced,” she said.
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Followers commented that the ordeal “unlocked a fear I didn’t know I had.”
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More than half of people over 50 have experienced hemorrhoids, according to the National Institutes of Health and other medical sources.
To help patients and providers navigate this common issue, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) recently released updated clinical practice guidelines in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
The update focuses on a simple approach, emphasizing lifestyle modifications over quick-fix products.
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Hemorrhoids are swollen, enlarged veins that develop both internally and externally. According to the Cleveland Clinic, they can range from a minor annoyance to a source of significant pain and rectal bleeding.
Experts estimate that one in 20 Americans have hemorrhoids that irritate them. They become more common with age.
They are also particularly common during pregnancy due to increased pelvic pressure, though these cases can usually be managed with conservative symptom care.
The guidelines warn against the overuse of topical steroids. While they can reduce inflammation, using them for more than two weeks can cause irritation. (iStock)
One takeaway from the AGA update is that a promising treatment for hemorrhoids is often found in the pantry rather than the pharmacy. The experts labeled increased fiber intake as a “reasonable first-line therapy.”
By softening the stool and increasing its bulk, fiber reduces the need for straining, a culprit behind hemorrhoid flare-ups.
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Most Americans are nowhere near the recommended daily fiber intake.
The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend 22 to 28 grams for women and 28 to 45 grams for men, but data suggest that 90% of women and 97% of men fall short.
Experts labeled increased fiber intake as a “reasonable first-line therapy” against hemorrhoids, but current data shows many Americans aren’t getting enough. (iStock)
The AGA highlighted that restroom habits are also a contributing factor.
In an era where many people take their smartphones into the bathroom, prolonged sitting and straining can lead to increased pressure. The updated guidelines recommend avoiding long sessions that exacerbate symptoms.
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People may reach for sitz baths or topical creams at the first sign of discomfort, but the AGA says there is limited data to support their long-term effectiveness.
Because rectal bleeding can sometimes be a symptom of more serious conditions, a physical exam is recommended before beginning any treatment plan. (iStock)
The guidelines also warn against the overuse of topical steroids. While they can reduce inflammation, using them for more than two weeks can cause the skin to thin and become more irritated.
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While lifestyle changes are important, the AGA emphasizes that a proper diagnosis is vital. Because rectal bleeding can sometimes be a symptom of more serious conditions, a physical exam is recommended before beginning any treatment plan.
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For persistent or severe cases, patients may need office-based procedures or surgical intervention.
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