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I Think I Swallowed Part Of A Ballon A Few
Question: I think I swallowed part of a ballon a few months ago. Is it possible for it to still be stuck in my throat? It feels like I have something in my throat that is trying to make its way up or down
Brief Answer:
Laryngoscopy to be done to look for cause of problem.
Detailed Answer:
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No it's not possible because balloon is a foreign particle and in few months it would act as a foreign body causing severe inflammation pain etc around the area(though it's not possible).
I would suggest you to visit a Ear nose throat specialist and get yourself examined by a largnygoscope and if everything is normal then an esophagoscopy could be done to look for the cause of problem(esophagus would be examined by a high definition camera).
Hope I was helpful,
Thanks!
Laryngoscopy to be done to look for cause of problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor"service for your query.
Have seen your details.
No it's not possible because balloon is a foreign particle and in few months it would act as a foreign body causing severe inflammation pain etc around the area(though it's not possible).
I would suggest you to visit a Ear nose throat specialist and get yourself examined by a largnygoscope and if everything is normal then an esophagoscopy could be done to look for the cause of problem(esophagus would be examined by a high definition camera).
Hope I was helpful,
Thanks!
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