Mystery condition has left a 19-year-old with a stomach which won’t stop GROWING but no doctor has been able to provide a diagnosis
- Sujit Kumar, from India, saw his stomach first start growing aged seven
- A doctor has never been able to give a diagnosis over the years
- He’s been advised to travel to the city Delhi for medical help, but cannot afford to
- His mother worries about him, but he has found happiness in his work
A mystery condition has left a 19-year-old with a stomach which won’t stop growing.
Sujit Kumar, from Muzaffarpur, India, noticed his swollen stomach when he was just seven.
But no doctor has even been able to provide a diagnosis for his belly which has slowly protruded more and more.
Mr Kumar, a mechanic, has been bullied tirelessly ever since he was a child, making it impossible to make friends.
A mystery condition has left a 19-year-old Sujit Kumar with a non-stop growing stomach
Mr Kumar, from Muzaffarpur, India, noticed his swollen stomach when he was just seven
His stomach has protruded further and further over the years
Mr Kumar’s mother, Kanchan Devi, 34, believed to be pictured, said she worries about her son
According to reports, Mr Kumar does not suffer with any other commonly related symptoms, such as diarrhoea, vomitting or acid reflux.
Mr Kumar’s mother, Kanchan Devi, 34, has taken her son to see many doctors over the years, but to no avail.
They often provide him with medicine which can provide short-term pain relief. But it hasn’t proved effective long term.
He needs to undergo an endoscopy, which involves a thin flexible tube with a camera on the end looking inside the body, so doctors can figure out the next step.
But it has been suggested Mr Kumar goes to Delhi, which is 622 miles (1,066km) away from his home, to see a specialist.
New Delhi, the capital city of India, would have better healthcare systems than his own city.
But unfortunately it would cost too much money for the family.
Mr Kumar has been taunted by bullies ever since his condition began
Mr Kumar has sought happiness working as a mechanic in a bike factory (pictured)
No doctor has ever been able to give a diagnosis for Mr Kumar. He has been advised to go the Delhi, but cannot afford to
Mr Kumar’s parents are sad to see their son face such difficulty and struggle to make friends because of the constant taunting he receives.
Over his childhood and teenage years, he has become disengaged from activities and his large stomach makes it impossible for him to take part in any sports.
However, Mr Kumar has sought happiness through his work in a bike factory, where he started working a year ago.
His colleagues don’t differentiate him for his appearance like schoolchildren have.
Mr Kumar said: ‘I love going to work. I work in a bike factory and have been doing it for a year now.
‘My colleagues don’t judge me and no one in the factory makes fun of me.’