Creatures Found Living Inside The Human Body

1. Botfly larvae in the eye

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A horrifying incident in Honduras involved a 5-year-old boy who experienced a nightmare when a botfly, a parasitic insect, not only entered his eye but also laid eggs inside. Surgical intervention was necessary to remove the larvae - and thank goodness that they could!

2. Squid sp*rm in a woman's mouth

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After consuming partially cooked squid at a local restaurant, a 63-year-old South Korean woman sensed a spreading sensation in her mouth. To her surprise, a doctor found spermatophores, small white spindle-shaped organisms, inside her mouth.

3. 57 maggots found in the ear

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Medics treating a 92-year-old woman made a shocking discovery of 57 maggots inside her ear. It was believed that a fly had laid eggs in her ear, and the maggots had been present for two to three days before being detected - but at least they were detected eventually...

4. A pea plant takes root in the lungs

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Ronan Svedan from Massachusetts, initially suspecting a tumor causing a persistent cough, was astonished when X-rays revealed a small pea plant growing inside his lungs. Of course this would be the last thing you'd expect to find after you'd starting coughing...

5. A fir tree growing in the lung

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If you thought a pear plant was bad enough, check this out. Artyom Sidorkin from Russia, complaining of severe chest pain, underwent surgery that uncovered a 5 cm (2 inches) fir tree flourishing in his lung. It was believed he inhaled a fir seed during military training in the woods.

6. A fully formed dandelion in the ear

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A young girl from Beijing experienced the unusual presence of a "fully-formed dandelion" taking root inside her ear. Of all the things, very random - and even more so that it had managed to become 'fully formed'... Still, we guess there are worse things on this list...

7. A long fish found in the bladder

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And how did it get there, you might ask? Well... A 2 cm (0.8 inch) long fish found its way into an Indian boy's penis while he was cleaning his fish tank. Surgical intervention was required to remove the fish from his bladder. Yep, the fish had managed to get in through the urethra.

8. An infestation of fly maggots in the ear

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In India, a man sought medical attention for ear pain, only for the doctor to uncover hundreds of fly larvae feeding on his flesh. The removal of these maggots was crucial to prevent potential harm, including penetration into the brain - which actually could have happened.

9. A fish in the lung

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A boy in India, facing breathing issues after playing in a river, had a 9 cm (3.5 inch) long fish found in his lung. The revelation came after the boy admitted to playing the "swallow a live fish" game. Just a reminder why you shouldn't try ridiculous trends like that!

10. An eel in the bladder

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What's worse: a fish in the bladder, or an eel in the bladder? During a bath in China, a man intended for little eels to nibble dead skin off his body, but one eel ended up in his bladder. The eel measured 15 cm (6 inches), highlighting the unexpected consequences of such activities.

11. Maggots in the scalp

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A Colorado man, experiencing escalating scalp pain despite various treatments, had doctors discover botfly maggots, each roughly the size of a penny, causing the discomfort. We don't really know how you'd miss those but maybe he had very thick hair...

12. Tapeworm in the intestine

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Tapeworms, parasites frequently found in human intestines, can reach several meters in length. The longest tapeworm ever discovered inside a human measured an astounding 25 meters (82 feet). At least with tapeworms you know they're sort of normality to find - not as shocking as some of these others...

13. Parasitic worm in the brain

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It's one thing to have a parasitic worm in the body at all, but in the brain? A Chinese man, troubled by severe headaches, underwent medical examination revealing a rare species of tapeworm, Spirometra erinaceieuropaei, residing in his brain. Yikes.

14. Parasitic worm in the eye

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Just in case one of these in the brain wasn't scary enough for you, how about the eye? In 2010, John Matthews from Iowa experienced hazy vision and dark spots in his eye. Upon examination, an ophthalmologist discovered a parasitic worm eating away at his retina.

15. An eel in the intestine

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In a disturbing case in China, a man intentionally placed a live, 50 cm (20 inches) long eel into his anus after watching a pornographic movie. The consequences were severe, leading to internal bleeding and surgical removal. And yet another warning to not take seriously what you seen in pornography...

16. Worms found in the kidney

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A 76-year-old woman from the Czech Republic complained of gut pains and blood in her urine, leading to the discovery of two worms, approximately 10 centimeters (4 inches) long, feeding on her kidney. Just a reminder why you should always get pain checked out...

17. Moth AND tick in the ear

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What's worse than having one thing in your ear? Two horrible things at once. Such was the case with this man. An unidentified man in the US faced the unfortunate situation of having both a tick and a moth alive in the same ear, fortunately removed by friends using tweezers.

18. A live cricket in the ear

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An Indian man discovered an almost 8 centimeter (3 inches) long live cricket inside his ear, requiring delicate removal by doctors. That chirping must have been VERY loud... come to think of it, if it even had room to rub its leathery wings together in there...

19. Cockroach in the ear

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Hendrik Helmer from Australia, thinking a spider had entered his ear, was shocked to find a 2.5 cm (1 inch) long cockroach causing unbearable pain. Medical intervention, including tweezers, was necessary for removal. This is far too much being found in the ear for our liking...

20. A spider in the ear

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Speaking of. Georgian-British singer Katie Melua experienced strange noises and feelings in her ear, leading to the discovery of a jumping spider residing in her ear canal. The arachnid was safely removed via a suction device. See, horrid stuff can happen to celebrities, too!

21. Brain-eating amoeba

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The "brain-eating amoeba," Naegleria fowleri, enters the central nervous system through the nose, leading to primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. This deadly disease has a fatality rate exceeding 95%. It enters human bodies via the nose, moving to the central nervous system.

22. Spider burrows into stomach

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Australian Dylan Maxwell returned from Bali with a red scar-like trail from his navel to his chest. Shocked doctors discovered it was burrowed by a tropical spider that survived in his body for several days. Okay, we thought a spider in the ear was bad enough...

23. The Monster Tumor

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A teratoma, a unique tumor with components resembling various germ layers, can contain hair, teeth, bone, and even more complex organs. Some cases involve the teratoma attempting to possess the host and attack the brain. That's what horror movies are made of...

24. A parasitic twin inside the body

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In 1999, Sanju Bhagat realized his enlarged belly was not due to lack of exercise but rather his parasitic twin living off him. A surgical operation was necessary to remove the half-formed creature, which had developed hands and feet. Now we're all going to be giving our muffin tops a second glance...

25. A live snail in the knee

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During a family vacation in July 2013, young Paul Franklin tripped and scraped his right knee at the beach. Initially dismissed as a minor injury, the family cleaned and bandaged the scrape. Frustrated, Paul's mother decided to squeeze the growth, leading to the unexpected appearance of a sea snail.

26. Another spider in the ear

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And this one is a whole lot hairier! Mrs. Lee checked into a hospital with an itchy ear, and doctors discovered a sizable, fur-covered spider that had crawled into her ear for shelter five days earlier. FIVE DAYS. Can you imagine having that in your ear for five days without knowing?

27. A cockroach in the skull

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In a nightmarish scenario, doctors in India made a startling discovery when a woman complained of a "crawling sensation" inside her head. Investigation revealed a living cockroach in her skull. The insect had entered her nose while she slept, creating a path under her skin to her skull. The cockroach, still alive, proved reluctant to be removed, according to the doctors.

28. A fish swimming up the urethra

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The infamous candirú, a tiny fish known for swimming into urethras, became a cautionary tale for a 14-year-old boy in India. Seeking medical attention for bladder pain and difficulty urinating, doctors discovered a 2 cm fish lodged inside the boy's bladder during an ultrasound.

29. Maggots in the scalp

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Colorado native Aaron Dallas faced a distressing case of an itchy scalp that persisted for weeks, escalating into sharp pains and sensations of movement. Despite trying various treatments, the itching became unbearable. Doctors discovered that five baby botfly larvae, deposited by a mosquito during a Belize trip, had infested Dallas's scalp.

30. Botfly infestation in the eyeball

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Eye discomfort is common, but for a 5-year-old boy in Honduras, the issue was more complex. A Human Botfly, a parasitic insect, found its way into the boy's eye and laid eggs. Unlike typical eye irritants, botflies are notorious for laying eggs on other creatures.

31. An eel swims where you definitely don't want it to...

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In a bizarre incident in China, 56-year-old Zhang Nan underwent an unusual experience during a spa treatment involving little eels. While relaxing in the pool, Nan felt a sharp tug at his penis, realizing a small eel was working its way into his urethra. Despite attempts to remove it, the slippery eel disappeared inside, necessitating immediate surgery.

32. The brain tumor that was a tapeworm

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Rosemary Alvarez, convinced she had a brain tumor due to symptoms like blurred vision and limb numbness, underwent extensive medical examinations. An M.R.I. revealed a shocking discovery – a parasite known as the pork tapeworm was eating her brain.

33. Eating a tapeworm at a restaurant

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In 2006, Anthony Franz, after enjoying a salmon salad at a Chicago restaurant, had a grotesque surprise when a 9-foot-long tapeworm was removed from his intestines. This incident highlights the potential risk of tapeworms in undercooked beef, pork, or fish.

34. A spider makes its web in an ear canal

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Li Meng, experiencing persistent scratching noises in her left ear canal, was startled to discover a spider had chosen to build its new home inside her head. Examination at the Xiamen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine revealed a live spider actively weaving its web within her ear canal.

35. A raccoon worm in the retina

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In 2010, John Matthews from Cedar Rapids, IA, faced the alarming prospect of potential blindness. Consultations with specialists revealed the presence of a raccoon worm residing in his retina. Although the parasite measured a mere 1/20 of an inch, its presence wreaked havoc on Matthews's eye, causing movement and damage to the retina.

36. A spider gets in through an appendix scar

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During a 2014 trip to Bali, Dylan Maxwell experienced an unusual encounter. A spider infiltrated Maxwell's stomach through an old appendix scar. Traveling from his stomach up to his chest, the spider left a distinct red trail on Maxwell's body. Three days later, medical professionals successfully removed the spider.

37. Ready for some more horrifying things found in the human body? Velcro in the p*nis

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In an unusual and recurring incident, a prisoner was hospitalized for the third time after inserting a piece of Velcro into his penis, causing swelling and discomfort. The peculiar choice of self-harm required surgical intervention to address the complications.

38. Potato in the uterus

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A woman sought medical attention for uterine pain, revealing an unconventional contraceptive method she and her boyfriend had improvised. Using a fingerling potato for protection, the potato had taken root in her uterus, sprouting a visible leaf at her cervix by the time she sought medical assistance.

39. Dentures in a man's throat

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A patient experiencing difficulty eating and spitting up thick white sputum underwent an endoscopy that uncovered a surprising cause – the patient had accidentally swallowed his dentures. The dentures were found lodged in the throat, posing a unique medical challenge.

40. Ham sandwich under a woman's breast

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During the admission of an obese patient with chest pain, a remarkable discovery unfolded. While administering a routine hibiclens bath, healthcare providers found a molding ham sandwich tucked beneath the fold of the patient's breast, providing an unexpected explanation for her discomfort.

41. Pool noodle in the rectum

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In a peculiar case, a man arrived at the emergency room with an entire pool noodle lodged approximately seven inches up his rectum. The incident occurred when the individual slipped by the pool, highlighting the unexpected consequences of leisure activities.

42. Popcorn kernels in the ear

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A 7-year-old, experiencing hearing issues, underwent anesthesia to enable a closer examination of the ear. Surprisingly, three unpopped popcorn kernels were extracted, with the child insisting they had never seen them before, adding a touch of childhood innocence to the unusual medical scenario.

43. Yankee candle in the rectum

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A man faced an awkward situation involving a three-wick Yankee candle that accidentally lodged itself in his rectum while he claimed to have slipped getting out of the shower, requiring medical attention for its safe removal. Why waste such an expensive candle?

44. Nuts and bolts in a man's bladder

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In a bizarre case from San Francisco in the 1980s, a man presented with pain above his pubic bone. X-rays revealed a suspicious image, leading to the surgical removal of a dozen nuts and bolts from the man's bladder, prompting intrigue about their unconventional entry.

45. A screwdriver in the colon

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Medical intervention became necessary when a man was found with a Phillips head screwdriver lodged in his colon. The foreign object had been inside for about a month, requiring surgical measures for its safe extraction. How did it manage in there for a month?

46. Googly eye in the ear

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During a STEM event for high school girls, an audiologist used video otoscopy to discover a googly eye in a girl's ear. The girl admitted placing it there when she was younger, showcasing the whimsical side of medical examinations. So it had been in there all that time?!

47. Bottle cap in man's throat

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A patient presented with a bottle cap stuck in his throat, requiring the use of a small medical net to retrieve it. The patient, unaware of the foreign object, recalled drinking water three days prior and losing the cap - and apparently not knowing it was in there.

48. A cheeseburger in a v*gina

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A nurse recounted a peculiar incident where she had to remove a cheeseburger from a woman's vagina, underscoring the unexpected scenarios healthcare professionals encounter. With most of us having cheeseburgers as a weekly cheat day treat, why waste it?

49. Bike pump in rectum

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Medical staff encountered an ambiguous object on an X-ray, prompting sedation and removal. Surprisingly, a portable bike tire pump was extracted from a man's rectum, showcasing the unexpected items that lead to medical attention... yikes.

50. A porcelain pig in the rectum

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A trauma instructor recounted a peculiar incident involving an elderly man with a porcelain pig stuck in his rectum, adding a touch of absurdity to medical anecdotes. first a yankee candle, now this? Did he "fall" after getting out of the shower, too?