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Man Hospitalized After 30-CM Parasite Found in Kidney

4/21/2025

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A 35-year-old man in India faced a shocking health crisis when he couldn't urinate for two days. Hospitalized, doctors found a staggering 30-centimeter Dioctophyma renale parasite lodged in his kidney, blocking his urinary flow. His habit of eating raw fish heightened his risk, underscoring the critical need for food safety and swift medical intervention for unusual symptoms.

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A 35-year-old man in India faced a shocking health crisis when he couldn't urinate for two days. Hospitalized, doctors found a staggering 30-centimeter Dioctophyma renale parasite lodged in his kidney, blocking his urinary flow. His habit of eating raw fish heightened his risk, underscoring the critical need for food safety and swift medical intervention for unusual symptoms.