Chinese Man Hospitalized After Inserting 25cm Cable Into Urethra

A 28-year-old man in Shenzhen, China, faced severe medical consequences after inserting a 25-centimeter charging cable into his urethra out of curiosity. The man, identified as Mr. Lin, found himself unable to remove the cable and suffered for 12 hours before seeking emergency medical attention.

During this agonizing period, Mr. Lin experienced intense pain, an inability to urinate, and bloody urine. Fearing further complications and driven by unbearable pain, he rushed to the Longhua District People's Hospital. Medical professionals transferred him to the urology department, where doctors determined that the prolonged presence of the foreign object had caused severe infection and bleeding in his urinary tract.

Doctors performed surgery to completely remove the tangled charging cable. Fortunately, the procedure was successful, and Mr. Lin has since recovered and been discharged from the hospital. The medical team used this case to warn the public about the dangers of inserting foreign objects into the delicate urinary tract and bladder.

Urologists at the hospital noted that they frequently encounter bizarre foreign objects inserted into the urethra, ranging from wires and earphone cords to medical tubing, straws, and even live organisms. They stressed that individuals should never insert objects into their urinary system due to curiosity. If an accident occurs, they urged people not to delay seeking medical help due to embarrassment and to avoid attempting to remove the object themselves, as this can cause further injury or push the object deeper.

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The urinary tract and bladder are very fragile organs. Never insert things into them out of temporary curiosity. If an accident does happen, do not delay seeking medical attention due to shyness, and do not blindly try to pull or dig it out, to avoid causing secondary damage or pushing the foreign object deeper.