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NOTICE: This condition is a medical emergency. Call 911 for immediate care.

Overview

Treatment will depend on the type of object and where it's located. Your doctor may suggest one of the following measures: Watchful waiting: A smooth object that has not gotten stuck may pass on its own in 24 hours. Removal with a catheter: Your doctor...[read article]

Tests for Foreign Body-Swallowed

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Barium enema is a special x-ray of the large intestine, which includes the colon and rectum. Before x-rays are taken, a liquid called barium sulfate is placed in th...  More
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Medical Procedures for Foreign Body-Swallowed

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Tracheoscopy to Remove Object
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Self Care for Foreign Body-Swallowed

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The Heimlich maneuver is an emergency technique for preventing suffocation when a person''s airway(windpipe) becomes blocked by a piece of food or other o...  More
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