Patient's question:
The baby is eleven months old. Today, the mother-in-law took the child out. At first, the child had a plastic straw, the kind used for drinks, about ten centimeters long. Later, the straw disappeared. The mother-in-law was worried that the child might have swallowed it. However, the child was not crying and seemed fine. The house was searched thoroughly, but the straw was not found. What should be done? Should an X-ray be taken?Doctor's answer:
Hurry to the hospital. Right now, an endoscopy can be performed in the stomach. As the stomach moves, it will reach the duodenum, which is a turning point. I'm worried about the visibility. Even if it can be removed, it's best to do it as soon as possible. I'm afraid it might cause a stomach perforation, which would be very troublesome. You won't be able to eat or drink for several days, and you'll need to get anti-inflammatory injections every day. Go as soon as possible.