The shocking accident occurred when the woman overlooked crucial safety advice about metal objects.
A woman found herself in excruciating pain after wearing a sex toy during an MRI scan, an incident that has since sparked widespread concern and debate.
If the thought of this makes you cringe, you’re certainly not alone. Many have reacted with a mix of shock and disbelief at how this unfolded.
The patient, whose identity remains anonymous, inadvertently broke a fundamental rule of undergoing an MRI, which stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
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An MRI scanner functions as an enormous magnet, utilizing powerful radio waves to produce detailed images of the body.
However, the magnetic field it generates comes with a significant drawback: anything containing metal, whether it’s an underwired bra or a coin in your pocket, must be removed before entering the machine.
To understand the strength of these magnets, they are approximately 100,000 times stronger than the Earth’s magnetic field.
Unfortunately, the unnamed patient had a sex toy inserted in her rectum when she entered the scanner.
The powerful magnetic force caused the toy to pull toward the magnet, resulting in unimaginable pain as it attempted to make its way through her body.
Before undergoing an MRI, patients are always asked if they have any metal objects on their person or inside their body.
This includes surgical implants like pacemakers or metal plates from previous surgeries.
The woman in this case was asked the standard questions, but she mistakenly believed the sex toy was made entirely of silicone.
This assumption led her to think it was safe and did not declare it before the scan began.
Unfortunately, the device had a hidden metal core, which was enough to trigger the dangerous reaction.
The powerful magnet inside the MRI scanner caused the metal core to attempt to move toward it, creating a highly dangerous situation.
Adding to the shock of the incident, an image of the toy involved has been widely circulated online, horrifying many on social media.
One user on X (formerly Twitter), going by the name ‘DreadPirateZero,’ shared the story and commented: “Never wear a butt plug to your MRI appointment. My god….”
It was reported that the magnet’s pull caused the toy to shoot up into the patient’s chest cavity at what was described as the “speed of sound.”
The very thought of it is painful enough to make anyone wince.
Though the patient miraculously survived the ordeal, reports suggest she sustained severe and significant injuries.
A detailed report emerged about a patient who was left “screaming” during the MRI scan, highlighting just how distressing the situation became.
The health professional who documented the case has remained anonymous, adding another layer of mystery to the already shocking story.
The professional shared: “She went in for the MRI and when the MRI was over and the tech was pulling the table out the patient started to scream.”
They continued: “The patient stated that she felt nauseous, was in pain, and felt like she was going to pass out.”
They concluded the account with: “An ambulance was called for this patient and she was sent to the hospital.”
The report also noted that the radiologist at the site checked on the patient before transferring her for further treatment, saying: “The patient was checked out by the radiologist at the site before transport to ensure the patient was doing okay.”
Despite efforts to follow up on her recovery, the professional admitted: “The patient has not returned any of our calls yet to try and follow up to see how she is doing.”
While the story has shocked many, some medical experts have cast doubt on specific details, such as the claim about the “speed of sound.”
Professor Adam Taylor, a human anatomy expert from Lancaster University, weighed in on the matter.
Speaking to MailOnline, he explained: “The speed at which ferromagnetic materials move in an MRI field is proportional to the mass of the object and how far away from the magnetic field it is,”
He added: “Things such as paper clips or hairpins would easily reach 40mph if within the field.”
Professor Taylor further noted: “As this ‘toy’ was predominantly silicone with a metallic core, there is potential that it moved at speed but not close to the speed of sound.”
Regardless of the exact speed, it’s clear the experience was nothing short of harrowing for the patient involved.
