(T18.1) Foreign body in oesophagus

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859 371 in individuals diagnosis foreign body in oesophagus confirmed

Diagnosis foreign body in oesophagus is diagnosed Men are 16.53% more likely than Women

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Risk Group for the Disease foreign body in oesophagus - Men and Women aged 0-5

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features foreign body in oesophagus

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Non-contagious
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Moderate individual risk, low public risk
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Foreign body in oesophagus - what does this mean

Foreign body in oesophagus is a condition where an object such as a toy, food, or other item becomes lodged in the oesophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. this can happen when a person swallows an object that is too large to pass through the oesophagus, or when an object becomes stuck in the oesophagus after being partially swallowed. symptoms of a foreign body in the oesophagus include chest or throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and coughing. treatment typically involves removing the object with an endoscope or other instruments.

What happens during the disease - foreign body in oesophagus

Инородное тело при проглатывании может задерживаться в местах естественных сужений трубки пищевода. Большая часть предметов (особенно, острые объекты) застревает у входа в пищевод или в его шейном отделе. В области грудного сужения пищевода чаще обнаруживаются крупные и тупые предметы, а также монеты. В дистальной части органа находят препятствие крупные косточки от фруктов, куски мяса, зубные протезы. Иногда в пищеводе могут образоваться алиментарные комки из утрамбованных, плохо прожеванных кусочков плотной пищи, приводящие к его обтурации.

 

В случае длительного нахождения инородного тела в области пищевода могут наблюдаться пролежни, локальный некроз слизистой оболочки, декубитальные («целующиеся») язвы, гематомы и рубцовые изменения его стенок. Попадание постороннего объекта в пищевод сопряжено с получением травм пищевода (непроникающих, проникающих ранений его стенок), развитием воспаления (гнилостного эзофагита, абсцесса, медиастинита). Нахождение большого чужеродного объекта пищевода в проекции гортани, может вызывать асфиксию.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • X-ray
  • Endoscopy
  • Fluoroscopy
  • CT scan
  • Ultrasound

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: Remove the foreign body from the oesophagus.
  • Assess the size, shape and location of the foreign body.
  • Administer sedatives and analgesics as needed.
  • Perform endoscopy to visualize the foreign body.
  • Use endoscopic forceps to remove the foreign body.
  • Perform endoscopic suturing if needed.
  • Administer antibiotics to prevent infection.
  • Provide postoperative care and monitoring.
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5 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Foreign body in oesophagus - Prevention

The best way to prevent foreign body aspiration in the oesophagus is to keep small objects out of reach of children and to supervise them while eating. additionally, it is important to educate children on the potential dangers of swallowing small objects and to ensure that they chew food thoroughly before swallowing.

Main symptoms of the disease foreign body in oesophagus

Tachycardia

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Suffocation

(Choking, Stifling, Strangulation, Asphyxiation, Smothering, Labored breathing, Shortness of breath, Gasping, Dyspnea)

Suffocation is a feeling of not being able to breathe properly. It can manifest as tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, and a feeling of being unable to take a deep breath. It can develop suddenly, or over time, depending on the cause. It can be caused by physical obstruction, chemical irri...

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Lowering one's voice

(Softening voice, Muffling voice, Quieting voice, Muting voice, Reducing volume, Lowering pitch, Diminishing volume, Subduing voice, Dampening voice, Hushing voice)

Lowering one's voice is a symptom of a variety of medical conditions. It can manifest as a sudden or gradual decrease in vocal volume and pitch. It can be caused by muscle weakness, vocal cord damage, or a neurological disorder. In some cases, it can be a sign of vocal fatigue or overuse. It can als...

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Cyanosis

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Cough

(Hack, Wheeze, Hacking, Coughing, Rales, Choking, Gasping, Barking, Hemoptysis, Whooping, Pertussis)

Coughing is a reflex action that helps clear airways of irritants and mucus. It usually begins as a dry, tickling sensation in the back of the throat that causes an uncontrollable urge to cough. It can range from a mild, intermittent annoyance to a severe, hacking cough that produces thick mucus. It...

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Dyspnea

(Shortness of breath, Labored breathing, Breathlessness, Air hunger, Difficulty breathing, Gasping, Panting, Wheezing, Tightness in chest, Suffocating feeling)

Dyspnea is a feeling of breathlessness or difficulty breathing. It can range from mild to severe and can be caused by a variety of factors, such as asthma, COPD, heart failure, or anemia. Symptoms of dyspnea may include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and rapid breathing. Dyspnea can...

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Weakness

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A sore throat

(Scratchy throat, Irritated throat, Raw throat, Hoarse throat, Sore throat, Aching throat, Swollen throat, Tender throat, Scratchy feeling in throat, Burning throat)

A sore throat is an inflammation of the throat caused by a virus or bacteria. It usually starts as a scratchy feeling in the throat that progresses to a burning sensation. It is often accompanied by swollen lymph nodes, fever, a runny nose, and a cough. Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to sev...

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