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How To Treat Choking Sensation In Throat Caused Due To A Fishbone?

Hi, I have a fish bone that seems to be stuck down my throat. It doesn t hurt. I just can feel it when I take a mouthful of water. Should I consult in order to prevent internal bleeding or I can wait until next morning? I a, in Canada and it is currently late night....shortly before midnight. Thanks
Thu, 5 May 2016
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hii
Thanks For asking Your Query at Health care magic

I would suggest you to be calm and don't worry as you said the bone doesn't hurt you and you are feeling it only when you take mouthful of water
so it means it is small bone and it can not cause internal bleeding

Try to do these things

Eat marshmallows - Since the marshmallows have a thick and spongy texture, it gets sticky on chewing and helps in dislodging the fish bone. Once you have swallowed the marshmallows, check for the presence of fish bone, if it has not dislodged, repeat with another mouthful.

Eat bread- You can try different types of bread like dry bread, sliced bread, corn bread or whole wheat bread. You can take a mouthful, chew it till moist and swallow it as a whole . Drink water or fluids to clear the throat.

Take some sticky rice - A large ball of sticky rice gulped down a big amount in one attempt , sticky rice can cause the fish bone to get stuck in it and slide down with the rice into the stomach.

Have some banana - Take a large piece of banana and let it stay in your mouth for about 1-2 minutes, then swallow it without chewing, which can also take the fishbone along with it. You can drink water to help in swallowing the banana easily.


before trying to remove , it is essential. Never try inserting any object in the throat to remove the fish bone on your own. Once the bone is removed, the pain and discomfort disappears. However, you should check if it has caused any bleeding or injury in the throat. Should anything serious occur, do not hesitate to get medical care.

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How To Treat Choking Sensation In Throat Caused Due To A Fishbone?

hii Thanks For asking Your Query at Health care magic I would suggest you to be calm and don t worry as you said the bone doesn t hurt you and you are feeling it only when you take mouthful of water so it means it is small bone and it can not cause internal bleeding Try to do these things Eat marshmallows - Since the marshmallows have a thick and spongy texture, it gets sticky on chewing and helps in dislodging the fish bone. Once you have swallowed the marshmallows, check for the presence of fish bone, if it has not dislodged, repeat with another mouthful. Eat bread- You can try different types of bread like dry bread, sliced bread, corn bread or whole wheat bread. You can take a mouthful, chew it till moist and swallow it as a whole . Drink water or fluids to clear the throat. Take some sticky rice - A large ball of sticky rice gulped down a big amount in one attempt , sticky rice can cause the fish bone to get stuck in it and slide down with the rice into the stomach. Have some banana - Take a large piece of banana and let it stay in your mouth for about 1-2 minutes, then swallow it without chewing, which can also take the fishbone along with it. You can drink water to help in swallowing the banana easily. before trying to remove , it is essential. Never try inserting any object in the throat to remove the fish bone on your own. Once the bone is removed, the pain and discomfort disappears. However, you should check if it has caused any bleeding or injury in the throat. Should anything serious occur, do not hesitate to get medical care. Hope This Will Help You Thanks