If your child has swallowed a foreign object or shows signs of a bezoar or obstruction, seek immediate care. Our team ensures safe and effective foreign body and bezoar removal in Ghaziabad with the highest safety standards.
Foreign Bodies & Bezoars Removal
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What Are Foreign Bodies and Bezoars?
Foreign bodies are objects accidentally swallowed or inserted into the nose, ears, airway, or digestive tract. Common items include coins, batteries, buttons, pins, or toy parts.
Bezoars are masses formed from undigested material in the stomach or intestines. They may include:
Trichobezoar (hair)
Phytobezoar (plant fibers)
Lactobezoar (milk protein, common in infants)
Symptoms That May Appear
For Foreign Bodies:
Difficulty swallowing or breathing
Drooling, vomiting, or refusal to eat
Abdominal pain or distention
Nasal discharge (if in nose)
Ear pain or hearing loss (if in ear)
For Bezoars:
Abdominal pain or bloating
Nausea, vomiting
Constipation or obstruction
Weight loss and poor appetite
Diagnosis in Ghaziabad
X-ray or ultrasound to detect radiopaque foreign bodies
CT scan or endoscopy for detailed evaluation
Upper GI endoscopy to visualize and remove bezoars or stomach-lodged objects
Stool test and blood tests to assess complications
Treatment Options
Endoscopic removal for esophageal, stomach, or airway foreign bodies
Surgical removal in cases of intestinal obstruction, sharp or large items, or bezoars
Observation for small, smooth objects likely to pass naturally (with monitoring)
Gastrointestinal lavage and enzymes for dissolving some types of bezoars
Why Choose Us?
Experienced pediatric surgeons and gastroenterologists
24/7 emergency care for swallowed foreign objects
Child-friendly environment with minimal trauma procedures
Advanced endoscopic and surgical facilities in Ghaziabad
