Foreign Body Ingestion
Causes, Symptoms & Emergency Surgical Treatment
24×7 Emergency Care in Thane – By Dr. Ankur Bhanushali
What Is Foreign Body Ingestion?
Foreign body ingestion occurs when non-food objects are accidentally or intentionally swallowed and become stuck in the throat, esophagus, stomach, or intestines.
It is a common emergency, especially in children and elderly patients, and may require urgent endoscopic or surgical intervention.
Commonly Swallowed Objects
✔ Coins
✔ Buttons & batteries (very dangerous)
✔ Fish bones
✔ Dentures
✔ Safety pins
✔ Toys and small plastic objects
High-Risk Groups
✔ Children below 5 years
✔ Elderly with dentures
✔ Psychiatric patients
✔ Alcohol-intoxicated individuals
Symptoms of Foreign Body Ingestion
✔ Difficulty swallowing
✔ Chest or throat pain
✔ Excessive salivation
✔ Vomiting
✔ Abdominal pain
✔ Breathing difficulty (in airway involvement)
Emergency Warning Signs
✔ Button battery ingestion
✔ Sharp object ingestion
✔ Severe chest pain
✔ Fever or infection signs
✔ Vomiting blood
Immediate hospital visit is mandatory.
Diagnostic Evaluation
✔ X-ray neck, chest, abdomen
✔ CT scan if needed
✔ Emergency endoscopy
✔ Blood tests
Treatment Options
Observation
✔ Small, blunt objects may pass naturally
✔ Close monitoring advised
Endoscopic Removal
✔ First-line treatment
✔ Safe and minimally invasive
✔ Performed under sedation or anesthesia
Surgical Treatment
✔ Required if endoscopy fails
✔ For bowel obstruction or perforation
✔ Laparoscopic or open surgery
Button Battery Ingestion – A Medical Emergency
✔ Causes chemical burns within hours
✔ Can perforate esophagus
✔ Requires immediate removal
Post-Treatment Care
✔ Soft diet
✔ Medications to reduce inflammation
✔ Follow-up imaging/endoscopy
✔ Counseling for prevention
Possible Complications
✔ Esophageal injury
✔ Intestinal perforation
✔ Infection
✔ Stricture formation
Prevention Tips
✔ Keep small objects away from children
✔ Supervise playtime
✔ Avoid talking or laughing while eating
✔ Regular dental check-ups
Advanced Foreign Body Removal in Thane
✔ Emergency endoscopy
✔ Pediatric & adult care
✔ Advanced imaging
✔ Surgical backup available
Why Choose Dr. Ankur Bhanushali?
✔ Extensive experience in GI emergencies
✔ Minimally invasive expertise
✔ Quick decision-making
✔ Patient-first approach
Aayush Multispeciality Hospital – Full Address
📍 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment
Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi,
Thane West – 400602,
Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33033
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📍 Shop No. 4, Laxmi Krupa Building
Edulji Road, Charai,
Thane West – 400602,
Maharashtra, India
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