trichobezoar (Meaning)

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trichobezoar (n)

a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur)

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The patient presented with abdominal pain and nausea, later confirmed to be caused by a trichobezoar.
Trichobezoars are a rare condition characterized by the formation of a hairball in the gastrointestinal tract.
Trichotillomania is a psychiatric disorder that involves compulsive hair pulling, which can lead to the development of trichobezoars.
Children and adolescents are at an increased risk of developing trichobezoars due to their tendency to suck on their hair.
Symptoms of a trichobezoar can include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and constipation.
Diagnosis of a trichobezoar is often made through imaging techniques such as X-rays or CT scans.
Treatment for trichobezoars typically involves surgical removal, although endoscopic extraction may be possible in some cases.
Trichobezoars can be prevented by addressing underlying psychological issues such as trichotillomania.
Many cases of trichobezoar are associated with underlying mental health conditions that require ongoing treatment.
Trichophagia is a related condition where individuals compulsively consume their hair, which can also lead to the formation of trichobezoars.

a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur)

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The patient presented with abdominal pain and nausea, later confirmed to be caused by a trichobezoar.

Trichobezoars are a rare condition characterized by the formation of a hairball in the gastrointestinal tract.

Trichotillomania is a psychiatric disorder that involves compulsive hair pulling, which can lead to the development of trichobezoars.

Children and adolescents are at an increased risk of developing trichobezoars due to their tendency to suck on their hair.