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Is Small Piece Of Plastic Stuck Inside Nose A Serious Cause For Concern?
Hi , I think a small piece of plastic stick about 3 cm went up my nose however i am not certain. Coincidently today morning a majority of my family were sick and I myself had one side of my throat and nose burning. Could my sore throat be of the plastic or natural like my families? If the plastic went up my nose is it dangerous ? Or will it go through my digestive system? Thankyou
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
Hi,
Welcome HCM,
As such, plastic is non digestable, if its swallowed, it will come through stools.
If, its stuck up in throat, impaction can cause rhinolith with blleding or some times pus.
You require nasal endoscopy, to see the status of foreign body(plastic).
kindly visit an ent surgeon for the following procedure and treatment.
All the best.
Welcome HCM,
As such, plastic is non digestable, if its swallowed, it will come through stools.
If, its stuck up in throat, impaction can cause rhinolith with blleding or some times pus.
You require nasal endoscopy, to see the status of foreign body(plastic).
kindly visit an ent surgeon for the following procedure and treatment.
All the best.
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