Strange bodies

The most frequent foreign bodies in the digestive tract are coins, fish bones, bones, plastic toys, batteries, pins, toothpicks, food remains, etc.

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Foreign bodies in esophagus

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The esophagus is the most frequent site of obstruction due to the ingestion of foreign bodies. When they stop in the esophagus they do so in the upper third and can last up to days stuck.

The first symptoms may be pain, coughing, shortness of breath and salivation. The absence of these symptoms means that the foreign body has reached the gastric cavity.

In the event of ingesting a foreign body, it is advisable to perform endoscopic evaluation to identify lesions caused by it and for its removal. It is very important NOT to self medicate.

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Foreign bodies in stomach

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Knowing that you have ingested a foreign body and with the disappearance or absence of symptoms, it is most likely that it is in the stomach. If it is not puncture-sharp or caustic (batteries or batteries), the conduct is solely surveillance. In any other situation, an endoscopy is required for its removal.

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Foreign bodies in the small intestine

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Sharp objects require greater medical surveillance in this area. Radiological control is necessary to observe its progress and assess endoscopic extraction. Laxatives should never be administered.

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Foreign bodies in anus and rectum

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They can cause pain, an urgent feeling to evacuate without achieving it, mucosal lesions or bleeding. It requires endoscopic evaluation to define management. Laxatives or enemas should not be administered.

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