Woman left 'screaming' in agony after leaving in sex toy during MRI scan

A woman endured severe injuries after an MRI scan caused a sex toy to be forcefully drawn through her body.

Believing the anal plug was entirely silicone, she hadn't removed it prior to the procedure. However, the toy contained a hidden metallic core that reacted violently with the MRI's powerful magnets.

The toy contained a hidden metallic core that reacted violently with the MRI's powerful magnets.Credit: izusek / Getty

During the scan, the magnetic force propelled the object from her rectum into her chest cavity, causing immediate and intense pain. She reportedly felt nauseous and on the verge of losing consciousness. An ambulance transported her to the hospital for emergency treatment. 

The health professional who filed the report said: "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.

"The patient stated that she felt nauseous, was in pain, and felt like she was going to pass out.

"An ambulance was called for this patient and she was sent to the hospital. "The patient was checked out by the radiologist at the site before transport to ensure the patient was doing okay.

"The patient has not returned any of our calls yet to try and follow up to see how she is doing."

A woman endured severe injuries after an MRI scan caused a sex toy to be forcefully drawn through her body. Credit: Tom Merton/Getty

This incident shows the critical importance of disclosing any potential metal objects to medical staff before undergoing an MRI scan. Even items marketed as non-metallic may contain hidden metal components, posing serious risks during imaging procedures.

MRI machines utilize extremely strong magnets, typically ranging from 0.5 to 3 Tesla, which can attract metallic objects with significant force. The NHS advises patients to inform medical staff of any metallic objects in their bodies to assess risks and ensure safety during the scan. 

Professor Adam Taylor, an expert in human anatomy at Lancaster University, noted that while small metal objects can reach speeds up to 40 mph within the magnetic field, larger items with metallic cores may move at high speeds but not close to the speed of sound. 

This case serves as a stark reminder to always communicate openly with healthcare providers about any objects or implants in your body before undergoing medical procedures, especially those involving strong magnetic fields.

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