Introduction to the Unusual
An ER doc has gone viral for revealing the most outrageous object he’s ever removed from a patient’s butt — we promise you’ll never think of autumn the same way again. Chicago emergency room Dr. Kenji Oyasu shared that a common problem he encounters is the presence of questionable objects lodged in the rectum.
The ER Doc’s Experience
“Whenever I tell people I’m an emergency room doctor, they always ask me two things: ‘What is the sickest thing you’ve ever seen?’ and ‘What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever pulled out of someone’s butt?’” he said in a recent TikTok clip. Chicago emergency room Dr. Kenji Oyasu is no stranger to patients with “stuff up the butt.”
The Unusual Case
As a veteran of the strange, Oyasu shared that he’s seen many patients whose issues can be summarized as “stuff up the butt.” Of these, one anal enthusiast stands out for sheer object size and seasonal allegiance. “A guy came in whose complaint was personal problems, which I always know is going to be usually butt stuff,” said Oyasu. The unidentified patient confessed to Oyasu that he and his girlfriend “got a little crazy last night” and “put something up there” and were unable to remove it.
The Object of Discussion
The unspecified something was truly scent-sational. “This was a Yankee Candle.” And not the mini, stocking-stuffer variety, he assures. “I’m talking about the desktop jar — and not just the top but the whole damn thing,” he declared. Ever the professional, Oyasu resisted asking how or why, instead focusing on an exit strategy.
Removal Procedure
“The question now becomes how to get it out, and really, for things that are really big, you can’t just reach up there and grab them and pull them out because the suction causes a vacuum to pull it back in,” Oyasu noted. To remove objects like this, Oyasu said you have to intubate, paralyze the patient with anesthesia and put them on a ventilator as you would for an operation. “You give a medication that relaxes every muscle in their body so you can go up and grab it,” he explained.
Statistics on Rectal Foreign Bodies
Nearly 4,000 people are hospitalized with foreign objects in their rectum each year, according to a 2023 study published in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine. Oyasu added that after identifying it as a candle obstructing the exit, he and his staff placed bets on what the scent profile would be. “This time, I won the bet, pumpkin spice. It was October, it was easy,” Oyasu said.
Other Notable Cases
It seems our candle-smuggling hero is not alone in his pursuit of curious butt plugs. According to a 2023 study in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, nearly 4,000 people are hospitalized with foreign objects in their rectum each year. Of these reported cases, the average age of the patient visiting the emergency room was 43 years old. Nearly 78% of the patients were male, and 40% of these patients required hospitalization. Over half of the foreign bodies were sexual objects, including vibrators, anal beads or other sex toys, while the remaining inserted items were less obvious.
Conclusion
The removal of foreign objects from the rectum is a serious medical issue that requires immediate attention. Dr. Oyasu’s experience with the Yankee Candle is just one example of the unusual cases that ER doctors encounter. It is essential to prioritize medical professionals’ expertise and discretion when dealing with sensitive and potentially embarrassing situations.
FAQs
Q: What is the most common age group for patients with foreign objects in their rectum?
A: According to a 2023 study, the average age of patients with foreign objects in their rectum is 43 years old.
Q: What percentage of patients with foreign objects in their rectum are male?
A: Nearly 78% of patients with foreign objects in their rectum are male.
Q: What is the most common type of foreign object found in the rectum?
A: Over half of the foreign bodies found in the rectum are sexual objects, including vibrators, anal beads, or other sex toys.
Q: How do doctors remove large foreign objects from the rectum?
A: Doctors use a procedure that involves intubation, paralysis with anesthesia, and ventilation to remove large foreign objects from the rectum.
