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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Feeling After Accidental Ingestion Of A Piece Of Plastic Fork

Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2015

Question: I thing I have ingested a piece of plastic folk , iam getting a bit itchy dealing in my isophagus , what can I do

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Provide more information, you should visit a nearest emergency room

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I share your concern
Here I would like further information for better assessment of the condition like
Are you having vomiting sensation or difficulties in swallowing?
If you can tell me the size of the piece of fork you have ingested?
Are you having cough or pain in throat?

Sharp object may cause injury to the wall of the oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract.
So in my opinion you should visit a nearest emergency room for physical examination and further investigation if need be.

Hope this answers your question
Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more accurately.
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (24 minutes later)

Hi there the size of the folk was .7cm to be exact I guess I mesaured it, I still do have itchy felling in the isophagus while swallowing,bit its not that strong imean , its not difficult swallow something

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please consider these guidelines

Detailed Answer:
Hello Kailash
You should see a doctor Immediately, 7 cm long is large enough to cause injury or obstruction. Let me know if size is 0.7cm.
Since I can't physically examine you to get more clues so I would advise you to visit nearest doctor for physical examination.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj