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What Were The Small Seed Sized Rock Came Out Of My Son's Nose?

13 yr old son blow nose and a number of black hard small seed sized rock like things stuck together to form about 9mm diameter came out. Bleeding followed for a minute then stopped. Is this something to be concerned. boy seems fine, no abnormal reactions
Mon, 28 Jul 2014
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Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist 's  Response
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Yes, this is definitely something which is of concern. It could be a rhinolith, which was formed because of the impacted foreign body. I would suggest you to consult the doctor at the earliest, as, he will require complete nasal examination and removal of any remnants.

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What Were The Small Seed Sized Rock Came Out Of My Son's Nose?

Hi Yes, this is definitely something which is of concern. It could be a rhinolith, which was formed because of the impacted foreign body. I would suggest you to consult the doctor at the earliest, as, he will require complete nasal examination and removal of any remnants. Regards