This is a classic example of biting off more than you can chew — or at least more than this patient could chew without his dentures.

After misplacing his false teeth, the 61-year-old man decided to snack on chestnuts, of all things, when he suddenly experienced abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and presented to the ED.

He had a history of type 2 diabetes, ischaemic heart disease, hypercholesterolaemia and hypertension.

When his symptoms did not improve with pain relief, an abdominal CT was performed, showing a possible small bowel obstruction.