Foreign substance  (if) engulfed

2026-08-08 07:41:29
I was wondering if there exists any foreign substance (may be ultra small to noticeable size, hard or soft or blunt or with sharp edges or needle etc.. ) which if engulfed accidentally with food can stay forever in body that too without any symptoms .
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If there is no symptoms then it is not there in your gut  . It passes through your stomach and passes through your stool. So don't worry.
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if any symptoms occurs , like pain during swallowing food or water. Then do a chest x ray..

Answered2026-08-08 17:29:18

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Most of the small foreign bodies pass through the Git.Rarely could remain in the Git without causing any symptoms

Answered2026-08-08 16:54:50

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They pass through the GI tract and expelled out in stools...

Answered2026-08-08 14:35:40

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Yes. Some objects can stay forever in the body without any symptoms.

Answered2026-08-08 13:20:44

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Most accidentally swallowed small, blunt foreign bodies pass naturally through the gastrointestinal tract and are expelled in stool, usually within several days. They generally do not remain permanently in the body without causing any issue.
Next Steps
evaluation with x-ray, ct scan or endoscopy required depending on location of object
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Seek urgent medical attention if there is difficulty swallowing, inability to swallow saliva, persistent throat/chest/abdominal pain, vomiting, blood in vomit or stool, fever, abdominal distension, or breathing difficulty.

Answered2026-08-08 10:17:16

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Mostly its passout during defecation.

Answered2026-08-08 10:15:43

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Eat banana 4 to6. It will come out with stool. No problem.  If doubt induce anxiety  ct scan abdomen.

Answered2026-08-08 10:12:11

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app

Answered2026-08-08 10:09:56

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If a needle/sharp metal object was actually swallowed Do not assume it will pass safely. Some sharp objects may not be visible on X-ray. If it is still in the esophagus → emergency removal. If it is in the stomach or proximal duodenum → urgent assessment for endoscopic removal is generally recommended because of perforation risk. If it has already moved into the intestine and is progressing normally, doctors may sometimes monitor it with serial imaging rather than remove it. It generally does NOT “stay forever” inside the body, but rarely a sharp object can become lodged or perforate the bowel.
Next Steps
Get medical evaluation and X-ray/localization, even if there are no symptoms.

Answered2026-08-08 09:30:39

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you

Answered2026-08-08 16:41:39

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If you have any symptoms like abd pain , vomiting , aur any sensation in throat then you have to consult to doctors but mostly small substance will pass through stools only

Answered2026-08-08 11:56:45

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-08-08 11:15:22

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Nothing can be stay forever without getting noticed either it will pass or it will cause some complications that will appear as signs and symptoms

Answered2026-08-08 10:30:59

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Do consult

Answered2026-08-08 10:15:18

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Yes possibly can but it may lead to late complications as well depends upon the material and type of foreign body engulfed

Answered2026-08-08 09:28:43

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