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Fish bone stuck in throat
A fish bone stucked in my throat. I feel discomfort while eating food.I feel bone stuck in my throat while swallowing something.Please tell what to do at home to remove bone...
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Hi. Its best not to attempt to remove the bone at home. Plz visit an ENT specialist/ Emergency department of a nearby hospital for a video laryngoscopy to confirm if any bone is stuck. If found, the bone can be removed under vision.
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Dr. Aanchal, Therapeia centre, Bangalore
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Don't try to put your finger or gag.if bone is stuck take a xray soft tissue neck lateral view,post it here.visit a nearby ent doctor to do throat examination.
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Dr. Ankit Mishra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Nothing to be done at home. Visit a specialist try finding out the exact site and get it removed by the expert ie ENT surgeon
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