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Is It Dangerous To Have A Tiny Matallic Ball Stuck In The Trachea?
The other week I swallowed the ball of my tongue ring and it feels like it may have gotten stuck in my trachea. Is that a possibility and could it still be there because it feels like it is and has felt that way since it happened. It feels like it moved down a little the past 2 days. It is metal so will it cause problems if it is in there? Thank you!!
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query.
Yes, it could cause problems so it would be smart to visit ENT doctor to see where exactly it is. it is probably in pharinx or esophagus, not trachea but it should be move down or removed by doctor since it could cause some serious infections if stay in your body..
Wish you good health. Regards
Yes, it could cause problems so it would be smart to visit ENT doctor to see where exactly it is. it is probably in pharinx or esophagus, not trachea but it should be move down or removed by doctor since it could cause some serious infections if stay in your body..
Wish you good health. Regards
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