What to do if a nail is swallowed into the stomach

If the baby accidentally swallows a nail into his stomach, it will be very troublesome, because the nail is relatively sharp and can easily scratch the esophagus and stomach, causing stomach and intestine rupture, and infection may also occur. The nail should be extracted surgically, or the nail can be expelled from the body by eating honey and other intestinal moisturizing foods. For specific treatment methods, mothers are advised to listen to the doctor's advice.

The harm of iron nails in the stomach

Through laparoscopic exploration, the doctor found that at Xiaoxuan's third lumbar vertebra, the tail of the nail had passed through the stomach wall and was inserted between the gallbladder and the liver. Although gastric perforation had occurred, the nail in the stomach completely blocked the perforation, preventing gastric juice and gas from flowing out, so Xiaoxuan did not feel very uncomfortable. If the nail had remained in the stomach for a long time, it might have punctured a large blood vessel and endangered his life.

The human body's digestive ability varies from person to person. Intake of trace amounts of iron can be absorbed by the human body. Iron is also one of the indispensable elements for the human body. The digestive ability of an ordinary person cannot digest an iron nail, and the sharp iron nail may penetrate the esophagus and enter the internal organs before reaching the stomach, causing death. Of course there are exceptions. The person with the strongest digestive ability is Frenchman Michel Rotitto, who has been eating glass and metal since 1959. He has eaten 128 bicycles, 15 supermarket trolleys, 6 decorative lamps, two beds and a pair of skis, consuming an average of 900 grams of metal every day. Gastroenterologists say his digestive ability is unique. This kind of person is not afraid of eating nails

What should I do if I accidentally swallow a nail?

Iron nails cannot be absorbed by themselves in the gastrointestinal tract. If the edge of the iron nail is sharp, it may pierce the gastric mucosa and cause gastric mucosal damage or bleeding. If the material is larger than 3cm, it is recommended to go to the hospital for gastroscopy to remove it. The hospital will take an X-ray to understand the current location of the nail and consider the removal plan based on the height of the nail.