New Delhi: In a bizarre medical case, a 19-year-old man from Prayagraj, found himself sharing his nasal cavity with an unexpected guest: a leech. Sishils refreshing swim at a waterfall turned into a two-week ordeal after the leech lodged itself deep within his nose.Unexplained symptomsFollowing his waterfall adventure, Sishil began experiencing troubling symptoms. He suffered from unexplained nosebleeds and a strange sensation of movement inside his nose. A visit to a local doctor proved inconclusive, leaving Sishil frustrated and concerned about the cause of his discomfort.Shocking discoveryDetermined to find the source of his problems, Sishil decided to take matters into his own hands. He recorded a video of his nose, hoping to capture any abnormalities. To his horror, the video revealed a shocking truth – a live leech living comfortably inside his nasal passage.Diagnosis and reliefArmed with this undeniable evidence, Sishil rushed to a private hospital in Prayagraj. Doctors were astonished by his case. Finding a leech inside the nose is an amazing incident, remarked Dr. Subhash Chandra Verma, the ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) surgeon who treated Sishil.Thankfully, the doctors were able to diagnose the problem. Using a minimally invasive telescopic procedure, they successfully removed the leech after a quick 10-minute surgery. The endoscope allowed for a clear view of the nasal cavity and precise removal of the unwanted guest.Sishil is now recovering well, finally leech-free and relieved. This case serves as a stark reminder to be cautious when swimming in natural bodies of water, especially stagnant ones. Leeches, while uncommon, can be found in freshwater environments, and their presence can pose a health risk.
