Fish bones can be digested by the throat

Most people probably have experienced fish bones stuck in their throats when eating fish. Especially for those who love fish very much, having fish bones stuck in their throats is a very common thing. Generally, if a small fish bone gets stuck in your throat, you can eat something hard to swallow it. However, if a larger fish bone gets stuck in your throat, you need to go to the hospital and have the doctor remove it. Many people say that fish bones can be digested by the human body on its own. Can fish bones really be digested on their own?

Will a fish bone stuck in the throat go away on its own?

Foreign objects in the throat generally do not fall off by themselves, but if they are not very large and are not inserted very deep, there may be ulcers at the fishbone site, which may cause the fishbone to fall off. It is also said that drinking vinegar after a fish bone is stuck in your mouth can soften it. In fact, fish bones will not soften on their own, and drinking vinegar is not a good solution. Experiments have shown that fish bones and vinegar must be in contact for more than 15 minutes to soften, and it is obviously impossible for them to be in contact for such a long time in the mouth. So, what should you do if a fish bone is stuck in your throat? The following editor will introduce to you the first aid knowledge of what to do if a fish bone is stuck in your throat.

Smaller fish bones may sometimes slide down naturally as you swallow. If you feel any stinging, you can use a flashlight to illuminate the oropharynx and use a small spoon to press down the back of the tongue. Carefully check the pharyngeal isthmus, especially the two sides of the entrance to the laryngopharynx, because this is where fish bones are most likely to get stuck. If you find that the bone is not big and is not deeply inserted, you can use long tweezers to clamp it out.

Note:

1. If the fish bone is large or deeply stuck, and the pain does not subside no matter how you swallow, and if there is no fish bone on both sides or around the entrance of the throat, you should go to the hospital for treatment.

2. When a fish bone is stuck in the throat, never let the patient swallow large pieces of steamed buns, pancakes or other foods whole. Although this can sometimes remove the fish bone, sometimes such improper treatment not only fails to remove the fish bone, but makes it stick deeper, making it even more difficult to remove. In severe cases, infection and inflammation will be even more troublesome.

3. If the fish bone still does not fall out after swallowing big mouthfuls of rice, don't do it yourself. Sometimes the fish bone has fallen out, but the feeling of the bone still remains. So you need to wait and observe. If you still feel unwell, be sure to go to the hospital to see a doctor. This is also the most appropriate way to deal with fishbone injuries.

4. It is not correct to say that fish bones are sticking in the larynx. In most cases, fish bones grow at the root of the tongue or the entrance of the throat.

What to do if a fish bone is stuck in your throat

When eating fish, some children may accidentally get fish bones stuck in their throats, unable to spit them out or swallow them. What should they do at this time?

Fishbone removal tools: tweezers; a small bottle of vinegar

Fish bone removal method:

1. Fish bones are most likely to get stuck in the tonsils. You can see them by opening your mouth wide and remove them with tweezers.

2. If the fishbone is stuck at the root of the tongue and you cannot see it, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible and ask the doctor to help remove it;

3. If a fish bone gets stuck in your throat, take a mouthful of vinegar and swallow it slowly;

4. If the fish bone is large, it is best to go to the hospital as soon as possible and let the doctor help remove it.

Note:

1. If the fish bone is large or deeply stuck, and the pain does not subside no matter how you swallow, and if there is no fish bone on both sides or around the entrance of the throat, you should go to the hospital for treatment.

2. When a fish bone is stuck in the throat, never let the patient swallow large pieces of steamed buns, pancakes or other foods whole. Although this can sometimes remove the fish bone, sometimes such improper treatment not only fails to remove the fish bone, but makes it stick deeper, making it even more difficult to remove. In severe cases, infection and inflammation will be even more troublesome.

3. If the fish bone still does not fall out after swallowing a lot of rice, don't do it yourself. Sometimes the fish bone has fallen out, but the feeling of the bone still remains. So you need to wait and observe. If you still feel unwell, be sure to go to the hospital to see a doctor. This is also the most appropriate way to deal with fishbone injuries.

4. If you find a fish bone in your throat, you can first try to press the front half of the tongue with a spoon or toothbrush handle, and carefully observe the root of the tongue, tonsils and posterior pharyngeal wall under bright light. If you can find the fish bone, you can use tweezers or chopsticks to remove it. If the above methods do not work, or if the pain worsens or the foreign body sensation becomes more obvious after swallowing liquid food, you should go to the hospital for emergency treatment immediately. Never force yourself to swallow vegetables or steamed buns in large gulps, thinking that you can move the thorn down your esophagus. This will only cause the thorn to penetrate deeper or get stuck in the esophagus, causing more serious consequences.

In short, if a fish bone gets stuck in your throat and you cannot remove it yourself, you should seek medical attention in time.