The young man had to leave studies as he was unable to walk and attend school due to the abnormal size of his penis and testicles.
Horace Owiti Opiyo’s penis continued to grow bigger even after a decade from his first surgery and he could not perform routine activities like swimming due to the weight.
“It started like something very small. Then it was in the size of my fist. It just kept growing,†Opiyo said, The Weekly Observer reported.
Opiyo, who lives in Kenya, noticed the abnormality in 2006 when he noticed a cyst in his penis, following which he went for a surgery. However, the cyst appeared again and the growth continued. His testicles became 20 times the average size and his penis grew 1 meter and weighed 5 pounds. It was acute elephantosis that can be caused due to a mosquito bite.
With the size and weight of the body part, Opiyo could no longer lead a normal life. The financial constraints added to the woes. At first, he tried herbal remedies but without success. After learning about his condition, his neighbor wrote about his unusual condition and posted it with photographs on Facebook. The post became viral and he received help.
Reportedly, Kimusu County governor’s wife, Olivia Ranguma, asked doctors to examine him. Eventually, physicians at the Jaramogioginga Odinga Hospital diagnosed the problem and conducted two surgeries to cure the abnormality and make it function again. The successful surgeries have now enabled the man to lead a normal life.
“When I got up, I was impressed that my body was so light. It had gone all the weight. Now I swim. I could not go anywhere near water because of the weight. Now I can run and play football. Now I’m free!†Opiyo said. “I try as much as possible to “build†myself and get married. But the next step is to study. Who knows what will happen in the future?â€