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For 52 years, a man from Anhui Province, China, unknowingly carried a toothbrush inside his body after swallowing it at the age of 12. Now 64 years old, he recently visited a hospital complaining of ongoing stomach discomfort.

Upon examination, doctors were stunned to discover a 17-centimeter toothbrush lodged in his small intestine. What shocked the medical team even more was that the toothbrush had remained in place for over five decades without causing serious health problems. Doctors described the case as extremely rare and unusual.

The object was successfully removed during an 80-minute endoscopic surgery, and the man is now recovering. According to reports, he never told his parents about the accident when he was younger, thinking the toothbrush would naturally dissolve over time. This extraordinary case highlights both the body’s resilience and the importance of seeking medical help—even for long-forgotten incidents.