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(T18.9) Foreign body in alimentary tract, part unspecified
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859 371 in individuals diagnosis foreign body in alimentary tract, part unspecified confirmed
Diagnosis foreign body in alimentary tract, part unspecified is diagnosed Men are 16.53% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis foreign body in alimentary tract, part unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis foreign body in alimentary tract, part unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease foreign body in alimentary tract, part unspecified - 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 alimentary tract, part unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Foreign body in alimentary tract, part unspecified - what does this mean
Foreign body in alimentary tract, part unspecified is a condition in which an object becomes lodged in the digestive system, usually when it is swallowed. this can cause pain, inflammation, and even infection if not removed. in some cases, the foreign body can cause an obstruction, leading to decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
What happens during the disease - foreign body in alimentary tract, part unspecified
Foreign body in the alimentary tract is a condition caused by the ingestion of a foreign object, such as a coin, button, or small toy, which gets lodged in the gastrointestinal tract. the object can cause local inflammation, ulceration, and even perforation of the gastrointestinal wall, leading to abdominal pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. if the foreign body is not removed, it can cause further complications such as infection, obstruction, and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- X-ray
- CT Scan
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound
- Barium Swallow Test
- Laparoscopy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To remove the foreign body from the alimentary tract
- Perform an endoscopic examination to identify the location and size of the foreign body
- Administer a laxative to help move the foreign body
- Perform a gastrotomy or enterotomy to remove the foreign body
- Administer antibiotics to prevent infection
- Perform a laparotomy to remove the foreign body if it is not accessible through the endoscope
- Perform a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy to locate and remove the foreign body
- Administer antacids to reduce irritation of the gastrointestinal tract
- Administer a prokinetic agent to help move the foreign body
- Perform a gastric lavage to remove the foreign body
- Monitor the patient for signs of infection or complications
5 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Foreign body in alimentary tract, part unspecified - Prevention
The best way to prevent foreign body in the alimentary tract is to be aware of the potential hazards and take appropriate precautions. this includes avoiding activities such as eating or drinking while walking or running, and being mindful of the size and shape of food items when eating. additionally, young children should be supervised while eating and all objects that could be a choking hazard should be kept out of reach.