Mysterious Girl Who Wept Stones Admitted to Hospital

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In summary, a 15-year-old girl in Jharkhand state has been admitted to hospital after experiencing tiny stones emerging from the corners of her eyes. Doctors are unable to explain this unusual phenomenon and have never seen anything like it before. Some speculate that it could be a chemical reaction with her tears, while others suggest it may be related to a previous operation she underwent. However, without more evidence, the truth behind this story remains unknown.
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Girl who wept stones admitted to hospital

19.10.2004 9.19 am By JUSTIN HUGGLER in Delhi

The girl who wept stones. It sounds like something out of a Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel. But, according to reports from Jharkhand state, it is all too real.

A 15-year-old girl has been admitted to hospital suffering from tiny stones that emerge from the corners of her eyes. Doctors say they have never seen anything like it before, and they cannot explain it. [continued]

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnewsstory.cfm?storyID=3601957&thesection=news&thesubsection=world
 
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easy, she's a dirt biker :)

I've made a form of concrete from sweating, tearing up, and mixing with the tons of dirt that gets caught in my eye.

Ok, so its not concrete, but it can harden up pretty bad. This is why the pro's wear goggles :)

But hey, I remember seeing a movie of a guy at ripleys believe it or not that could blow smoke through his eye sockets. Perhaps she's got some kinda weird chemical reaction going on with her tears.

pretty weird really.
 
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Maybe her tear ducts are all screwed up and she was actually crying that sleep dust that you get in your eyes in the morning.
 
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The article says of an operation being done on her before the phenomena started, wonder if that has anything to do with it. Pretty difficult to know what to believe with so little corroborating evidence. What do you think the chances are that this dissappears into obscurity without anybody knowing anything one way or the other :/

EDIT: Maybe if it was found to be total BS (my best guess) it would be deemed not even worthy of an article in a newspaper, but it could be that the story just kind of never got followed up.
 
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What is the background information on the "Mysterious Girl Who Wept Stones Admitted to Hospital"?

The "Mysterious Girl Who Wept Stones Admitted to Hospital" is a case that gained widespread attention in 2015. A young girl from India, named Saadiya Saleh, was admitted to the hospital after reportedly crying tears of stone. She was diagnosed with a rare condition known as "haemolacria", which causes tears to contain blood.

What causes the condition of "haemolacria"?

The exact cause of "haemolacria" is still unknown, but it is believed to be a result of a hormonal imbalance or an underlying medical condition such as a tumor or infection. In some cases, emotional distress or trauma may also be a contributing factor.

Is "haemolacria" a common condition?

No, "haemolacria" is an extremely rare condition, with only a few reported cases in medical literature. It is estimated that less than 1% of the population may experience this condition at some point in their lives.

Can "haemolacria" be treated?

There is no specific treatment for "haemolacria", as it is a symptom of an underlying condition. However, in some cases, addressing the underlying cause can help alleviate the symptoms. In the case of Saadiya Saleh, her condition improved after receiving medication for a hormonal imbalance.

What is the current status of Saadiya Saleh's condition?

As of 2021, there have been no updates on Saadiya Saleh's condition. However, it is believed that her condition has improved and she is no longer experiencing tears of stone. She has since returned to her normal life and has not reported any further episodes of haemolacria.

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