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(T18.8) Foreign body in other and multiple parts of alimentary tract
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859 371 in individuals diagnosis foreign body in other and multiple parts of alimentary tract confirmed
Diagnosis foreign body in other and multiple parts of alimentary tract is diagnosed Men are 16.53% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis foreign body in other and multiple parts of alimentary tract
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis foreign body in other and multiple parts of alimentary tract
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease foreign body in other and multiple parts of alimentary tract - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features foreign body in other and multiple parts of alimentary tract
Absence or low individual and public risk
Foreign body in other and multiple parts of alimentary tract - what does this mean
Foreign body in other and multiple parts of the alimentary tract is a condition in which an ingested foreign object becomes lodged in the digestive tract, obstructing the flow of food and causing pain, nausea, and vomiting. it can occur when a person swallows a foreign object, such as a toy or a piece of food, which then gets stuck in the throat, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, or large intestine.
What happens during the disease - foreign body in other and multiple parts of alimentary tract
Foreign body in other and multiple parts of alimentary tract is caused by the ingestion of a foreign object. this can occur accidentally, such as when a child swallows a small toy, or intentionally, as when a person swallows a sharp object in an attempt to harm themselves. the foreign body can then become lodged in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, or large intestine, causing inflammation, obstruction, and potentially serious complications.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- X-ray
- Endoscopy
- CT scan
- Ultrasound
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Barium swallow
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Upper GI series
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Remove the foreign body from the alimentary tract
- Perform an endoscopy to locate the foreign body
- Administer a laxative or an enema to help flush the foreign body out of the tract
- Administer antibiotics to prevent infection
- Administer pain medication to reduce discomfort
- Perform surgery to remove the foreign body if necessary
- Perform a follow-up endoscopy to confirm the foreign body has been removed
5 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Foreign body in other and multiple parts of alimentary tract - Prevention
The best way to prevent foreign bodies from entering the alimentary tract is to ensure that all food is properly cooked and cut into small pieces, and that children are supervised while eating. additionally, it is important to avoid playing with small objects that can easily be swallowed, such as coins, buttons, and jewelry.