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.