Patient's question:
The baby chewed an apple about the size of a sunflower seed, and the adult couldn't remove it in time. At that moment, the child's face was a little red. When they tried to remove it, it didn't come out, and the child started crying loudly. Later, they stopped trying, and the child stopped crying. Now, the child is playing as usual, and their complexion is also normal. Could the apple have gone into the trachea?Doctor's answer:
Urethral foreign bodies are a very common occurrence.1. Urethral foreign bodies are a very common occurrence.
2. Based on your situation, about ten to twenty minutes ago, a six-month-old baby may have bitten an apple the size of a walnut. The adult was unable to remove it promptly. At that time, the child's face was slightly red, and when the adult tried to remove it, it didn't come out. The child cried loudly, but after the adult stopped, the child stopped crying. Now, the child is playing normally and has the same complexion as usual. According to your description, initially, there was a risk of choking in the trachea, but later, during the crying process, the apple piece likely moved into the esophagus, so the child appeared normal.
3. It is recommended to observe carefully for now. There is no need to go to the hospital at this time.