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How To Remove Golf Ball Stuck In Anus?

Posted on Mon, 21 Dec 2015

Question: If I lost count of golf balls in my anus I I don't know if I lost one how would I know please tell me some symptoms would I still poo??
Would I poo could I pass it out?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please get X ray done to know if a golf ball is stuck in your anus

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. Golf balls can be well visualized on the X ray. I suggest you go to the ER and get a X ray done and find out if there is any golf ball which is stuck in the anus.

2. Most times a golf ball can be passed out in stools but sometimes if it is stuck high up then it requires to be removed by a doctor.

3. Please go to the ER and get a X ray of your abdomen done and if a golf ball is stuck then have it removed by the doctor.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (40 minutes later)

Is there anything I can say to get them to X ray the right spot without telling them??

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please describe your problem without hesitation

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

1. It is important to be honest with them in the ER.

2. Probably you find it embarrassing and are having hesitation but we get to see many patients like you every week.

3. Please describe your problem in detail and this will help them to treat you quickly and with least discomfort.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (1 hour later)

My mother works up the hospital and I live in a country town and I am not XXXXXXX I'm really trying to use everything before saying what happens I may not have anything up there so what could I say to a doctor to make them refer me to get the right X ray

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please find details below

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

1. Your problem with the hospital is understandable. However you cannot take a chance and allow the golf ball to stay inside, if it is really stuck above your anus. You can have intestinal obstruction and perforation if there is injury to the large bowel.

2. The X ray required is of the lower abdomen and pelvic region. You can request for a KUB x ray which is done to see the kidneys and urinary bladder to avoid embarrassment. Any golf ball above the anus is visualized in the KUB x ray.

3. Please do not try and remove it yourself because it can cause injury.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar