Elderly Man's Unusual Habit of Eating Stones for 31 Years

Meet the Stone-Eating Elder from Maharashtra

You may have seen children eating dirt, but today we introduce you to an 80-year-old man who has developed a peculiar habit of consuming stones. This individual, who enjoys eating approximately 250 grams of stones daily, has been doing so for over 31 years.

The man in question, Rambhau Bodke, resides in Satara, Maharashtra. Locals affectionately refer to him as the 'Stone Baba.' He always carries pieces of stone in his pocket, ready to chew on them whenever he feels like it. Doctors were astonished when they learned about this elderly man's unusual diet.

Rambhau shares that he moved to Mumbai in 1989 in search of work, where he began experiencing stomach pain. Despite undergoing treatment for three years, he found no relief. Eventually, he returned to Satara and took up farming, but the pain persisted.

It was then that an elderly woman suggested he try eating stones. Following her advice, he found some relief from his stomach issues and began consuming stones daily. Remarkably, he has maintained this habit for 31 years.

Recently, he was hospitalized due to stomach pain, and a CT scan revealed numerous stones in his stomach. The doctors were shocked to see that despite his daily consumption of 250 grams of stones, he was still alive. Currently, Rambhau's condition is stable, but doctors have advised him to stop eating stones. It remains to be seen whether he can control this habit.

What are your thoughts on this unusual case? Have you ever seen someone chewing on stones? It's important to note that such practices can have negative health effects. If your child has a habit of eating dirt, it's crucial to help them overcome it immediately.