X
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
EnglishFilipino
Product GuideSign in
  • Building a BakuNation
  • Becoming a Parent
    • Trying to Conceive
    • Pregnancy
    • Delivery
    • Losing a Baby
    • Project Sidekicks
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler Years
    • Preschool Age
    • Kids
    • Preteen & Teen
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • News
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Health & Wellness
    • Diseases & Injuries
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Preschool
    • K-12
    • Special Education Needs
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Celebrities
    • Contests & Promotions
    • Home
    • Travel and Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
    • Money
  • Become a VIP
  • COVID-19
  • Press Room
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Awards
    • Parents' Choice Awards 2023

8-anyos, natagpuang may karayom sa leeg

12 Aug, 2019

For roughly five to six years, a boy in Henan, China has been living with three pieces of a broken needle in the neck, with his family members being completely unaware.

Despite his poor mobility and frequent falls, his grandfather had simply attributed it to a calcium deficiency and didn’t spare an extra thought.

It was only after the boy’s complaints of a severe neck ache grew more frequent, sometimes to the point of tears, did the family realise the severity of the issue.

Also: For exclusive access to a range of parenting, health, child development articles and many more, download theAsianparent app for free, HERE.

8-year-old boy found with broken needle in the neck

According to Chinese media outlet Hua Shang Wang, CT scans showed that there were three foreign metal bodies found within him, two of them lodged in his spinal canal, and one adjacent to his windpipe.

needle in the neck

PHOTO: Weibo/KanKanXinWen

Henan Children’s’ Hospital neurosurgeon, Li Tao, shared that should the family have waited any longer, the child might have been paralysed for life. Due to the close proximity to the windpipe and arteries, he also shared that the surgery was extremely risky.

The surgery took place on July 7, 2019, and lasted for over seven hours. The pieces were extracted and when pieced together turned out to be a sewing needle spanning 5cm.

needle in the neck

PHOTO: Weibo/KanKanXinWen

As to how the needle lodged itself in the boy, none of his family members had a clue.

Fortunately, the boy is already on the road to recovery and will be released from the hospital in a few days.

This article was republished with permission from AsiaOne.

Basahin: 2-anyos na bata, mukhang buntis dahil sa kaniyang sakit

Partner Stories
Parents, here's what you should do when your child sees you and your spouse fighting
Parents, here's what you should do when your child sees you and your spouse fighting
#SendLoveWithBebeBata
#SendLoveWithBebeBata
13 Must-haves for Your Online Baby Checkout Checklist
13 Must-haves for Your Online Baby Checkout Checklist
This Mommy Welfare Month, Absolute Gives Back The Love to Moms #SelfLoveIsBabyLove
This Mommy Welfare Month, Absolute Gives Back The Love to Moms #SelfLoveIsBabyLove

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Jan Alwyn Batara

Become a Contributor

  • Home
  • /
  • Parenting
  • /
  • 8-anyos, natagpuang may karayom sa leeg
Share:
  • Cord around the neck syndrome: What parents should know

    Cord around the neck syndrome: What parents should know

  • Broken epidural needle found in mom's spine 14 years later

    Broken epidural needle found in mom's spine 14 years later

  • Maricel Laxa noong ipakilalang pamangkin ng amang si Tony Ferrer sa mga kapatid niya: “It was a major pain that I'd experienced.”

    Maricel Laxa noong ipakilalang pamangkin ng amang si Tony Ferrer sa mga kapatid niya: “It was a major pain that I'd experienced.”

  • Mom Confession: "Naging pabaya akong nanay dahil inuna ko ang aking trabaho."

    Mom Confession: "Naging pabaya akong nanay dahil inuna ko ang aking trabaho."

  • Cord around the neck syndrome: What parents should know

    Cord around the neck syndrome: What parents should know

  • Broken epidural needle found in mom's spine 14 years later

    Broken epidural needle found in mom's spine 14 years later

  • Maricel Laxa noong ipakilalang pamangkin ng amang si Tony Ferrer sa mga kapatid niya: “It was a major pain that I'd experienced.”

    Maricel Laxa noong ipakilalang pamangkin ng amang si Tony Ferrer sa mga kapatid niya: “It was a major pain that I'd experienced.”

  • Mom Confession: "Naging pabaya akong nanay dahil inuna ko ang aking trabaho."

    Mom Confession: "Naging pabaya akong nanay dahil inuna ko ang aking trabaho."

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Baby Names
    • Delivery
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Advice for Parenting Kids
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Local celebs
    • Celebrities
    • Money
    • News
  • FAMILY & HOME
    • Couples
    • Weekend & Holiday Guide
    • Health
  • Building a BakuNation
    • More
      • TAP Community
      • Advertise With Us
      • Contact Us
      • Become a Contributor


    • Singapore flag Singapore
    • Thailand flag Thailand
    • Indonesia flag Indonesia
    • Philippines flag Philippines
    • Malaysia flag Malaysia
    • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
    • India flag India
    • Vietnam flag Vietnam
    • Australia flag Australia
    • Japan flag Japan
    • Nigeria flag Nigeria
    • Kenya flag Kenya
    © Copyright theAsianparent 2023. All rights reserved
    About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
    • Tools
    • Articles
    • Feed
    • Poll

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    theAsianparent heart icon
    Nais naming magpadala ng notification sa'yo tungkol sa latest news at lifestyle update.