No one is immune from this, but it is especially common in children.
Little people put almost everything in their mouths when exploring the foreign world, which is dangerous. Yes, you really need a hundred ears and eyes when it comes to a child, and any foreign body that can easily fit into the oral cavity should be removed from their space!
In many clinical cases, the digestive system is able to digest the swallowed object and eliminate it from the body naturally; however, there are also cases when a foreign body gets stuck in the esophagus or damages various organs or tissues. No matter how simple such a case may be, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
When a foreign body blocks the respiratory tract, the following symptoms appear:
- Choking;
- Difficulty breathing;
- Coughing;
- Wheezing, hoarseness.
If a child swallows a foreign object and does not show any symptoms, it means that the object has already passed through the throat and entered the digestive tract. The foreign object will pass out of the body naturally (stomach action) or symptoms will appear if the body is unable to expel it.
A foreign object is stuck in the esophagus or intestines if the following signs are observed:
- Vomiting;
- Drooling;
- Chest or throat pain;
- Abdominal pain;
- Fever;
- Feeling of heaviness.
Immediately contact the emergency department of the clinic, as the foreign object may cause infection. Swallowing a magnetic object requires emergency medical attention.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/foreign-object-inhaled-or-swallowed#treatment
