What can soften fish bones

Generally, fish bones can be softened by edible vinegar, but this only works for smaller fish bones.

If you accidentally get a fish bone stuck in your throat while eating fish, the main component of fish bones is calcium, which will react with calcium and even soften and dissolve. Therefore, you can drink some vinegar after eating a small amount of fish bones. However, if the fish bone is relatively large or even pierces a deep area, and swelling or pain occurs, it is likely to irritate the throat and affect normal eating. Drinking vinegar will not improve the condition and may cause damage to the throat mucosa. You need to go to a local regular hospital in time and have the problem removed using a laryngoscope and professional tools under the operation of a professional doctor.

In daily life, you must be very careful when eating fish bones. You need to completely remove the fish bones before eating. This can avoid affecting your health. Especially when using it for infants and young children, parents must assist. In addition, after a fish bone pierces the throat, the mucous membrane will be irritated. You cannot eat spicy and irritating foods for a short period of time. You need to eat mainly liquid or semi-liquid food. Generally, you need to wait until the mucous membrane is repaired before you can eat normally. It takes about a week, and the specific time depends on the individual's recovery situation.