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- Foreign Body in the Esophagus
- SYMPTOMS. Signs include the feeling that something is stuck in the gullet
- and if the esophagus is ruptured or perforated there may be breathlessness
- and chest pains.
- CAUSES may be from swallowing bones while eating fish, meat or poultry. It
- may be caused by swallowing other objects, sometimes even dentures.
- TREATMENT. Seek medical help immediately.
- .Instruments may be used to remove the object.
- .Surgery may be required.