What are symptoms of foreign objects in the body?

Symptoms of a foreign object in the body can vary depending on the location and size of the object, as well as the person's individual response.

However, some common symptoms include:

- Pain, especially when pressure is applied to the area where the object is located.

- Swelling, especially around the area where the object is located.

- Bruising, especially around the area where the object is located.

- Redness, especially around the area where the object is located.

- Warmth, especially around the area where the object is located.

- Pus or other discharge from the area where the object is located.

- Fever, especially if the object is causing an infection.

- Chills, especially if the object is causing an infection.

- Nausea, especially if the object is causing an obstruction in the digestive tract.

- Vomiting, especially if the object is causing an obstruction in the digestive tract.

- Diarrhea, especially if the object is causing an obstruction in the digestive tract.

- Constipation, especially if the object is causing an obstruction in the digestive tract.

- Difficulty breathing, especially if the object is located in the lungs.

- Difficulty swallowing, especially if the object is located in the throat or esophagus.

- Hoarseness, especially if the object is located in the throat or larynx.

If you think you may have a foreign object in your body, it is important to see a doctor right away. The sooner the object is removed, the less likely it is to cause any serious complications.

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