This is the second time the girl has visited the hospital with similar symptoms; she was under outpatient care. During the operation, the medical team successfully removed the mass, which measured 58 centimeters in length and about 7 centimeters in width.
This case in Kashkadarya is a striking example of trichophagia—a psychological disorder in which a person persistently swallows their hair. This issue often arises against the backdrop of trichotillomania, characterized by an uncontrollable urge to pull out hair, and can serve as a protective mechanism in response to stress or deep anxiety.
