Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
180 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Abdominal Pain After Ingesting A Bone?

Hi. I accidentally swallowed a piece of pork bone at lunch, today. A couple hours later I started having severe lower abdominal pain. It hurts to move and stand up straight and has been ongoing for over 3 hours now. Could this be due to the bone, or is it something different?
posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2014
Twitter Mon, 3 Nov 2014 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 4 Nov 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi. The pain in the abdomen so severe that it increases on movement is suggestive of a intestinal perforation with peritonitis.
Stop taking anything orally, rush to the nearest hospital, get admitted to get started on intravenous antibiotics and fluids.
Standing X-ray of the abdomen will help to get a diagnosis by showing gas under diaphragm, ultrasonography and other tests will help in diagnosis.
X-ray will also locate the bone.
You may need an urgent surgery.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Abdominal Pain After Ingesting A Bone?

Hi. The pain in the abdomen so severe that it increases on movement is suggestive of a intestinal perforation with peritonitis. Stop taking anything orally, rush to the nearest hospital, get admitted to get started on intravenous antibiotics and fluids. Standing X-ray of the abdomen will help to get a diagnosis by showing gas under diaphragm, ultrasonography and other tests will help in diagnosis. X-ray will also locate the bone. You may need an urgent surgery.