Question 1

can intestines & esophagus feel pain? i.e. if you swallowed a fish bone even a small one, & it stabbed or scratched, would you feel it? or not know?

Accepted Answer

Not after a point: The intestines only have stretch pain fibers, so they would not "feel" a stab or poke. Your abdomen would feel the inflammation created if something caused a hole or infection.  The upper esophagus may give you a bit more sensation, but once it's in the stomach, only thing you would feel is stretch pain (like after eating at a buffet), so a bone would not cause mush sensation at all.

Question 2

i accidentally swallowed a small cod fish bone. it stabbed my throat as it went down...will i be okay? can this cause complications?

Accepted Answer

Swallow a bone: There are two outcomes. The bone passes, or it gets stuck. Small bones have a tendency to pass. You can see a doctor, who can start with an x-ray to see if it passed

Question 3

9 weeks pregnant swallowed small sunny fish bone would it be harm to the baby?

Accepted Answer

Nope :-): Don't worry you stomach acid will quickly digest the bone. Your baby will be fine.

Question 4

i swallowed a fish bone, and now i have chest pain. i need answers?

Accepted Answer

Swallowed fishbone: More info is needed. How large was the fishbone. Can you continue to swallow normally. How much time has elapsed since the even? You may need o undergo either imaging/ and/or endoscopy of symptoms do not resolved shortly. A visit with your doctor is suggested for evaluation and/or referral.

Question 5

is it dangerous to swallow fish bones? i feel an obstruction that comes and goes.

Accepted Answer

No: Unintentional ingestion of a fishbone (fb) is a relatively common clinical problem, especially in populations where unfilleted fish is a delicacy. Fortunately, most of these FBS pass through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract without causing any serious complications. Problems arise when the ingested FBS become impacted at various sites within the GI tract. You should talk with your doctor if problem.

Question 6

what to do if accidentally swallowed a fish bone?

Accepted Answer

Fishbones: Nothing. This will digest or soften up in the stomach and pass in the stool.

Question 7

can perforations or fistulas occur in the upper/lower gi without any symptoms or signs, after swallowing fish bone? worried i'll drop dead w/o warning

Accepted Answer

No: Dropping dead without warning is quite rare in modern life, with or without a fishbone. Our gut has a remarkable ability to handle small sharp objects, coating them and pooping them out. The things that cause perforations are objects like button batteries (electrochemical damage to our gut) and magnets (sticking together to cause pressure damage). The damage leads to pain and other symptoms.

Question 8

if you swallow some thin fish bones, will the stomach acid take care of it, or is there chance of the bones scraping something & cause internal bleed?

Accepted Answer

Fish bones: Most likely they will pass but monitor for signs of discomfort in abdomen or esophagus .

Question 9

i swallowed a fish bone (trout) at dinner. it didn't get stuck in my throat, but i've heard it can be dangerous. what signs should i watch for?

Accepted Answer

If it did not get: stuck in your throat, chances are very high that it will pass in your stool in 2-3 days without any problems, assuming your intestinal tract is normal.  If you develop any abdominal pain, you should seek medical care.

Question 10

2 months since 3 wisdom tooth removals. dentist suggest i eat anything since 6-7 weeks back. is it alright to eat fish such as pink salmon with bones?

Accepted Answer

OK: As your surgeon said, you can continue with your normal diet.

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Can intestines & esophagus feel pain? i.e. if you swallowed a fish bone even a small one, & it stabbed or scratched, would you feel it? or not know?

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I accidentally swallowed a small cod fish bone. it stabbed my throat as it went down...will i be okay? can this cause complications?

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9 weeks pregnant swallowed small sunny fish bone would it be harm to the baby?

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I swallowed a fish bone, and now i have chest pain. i need answers?

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Is it dangerous to swallow fish bones? i feel an obstruction that comes and goes.

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What to do if accidentally swallowed a fish bone?

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Can perforations or fistulas occur in the upper/lower gi without any symptoms or signs, after swallowing fish bone? worried i'll drop dead w/o warning

A member asked:

If you swallow some thin fish bones, will the stomach acid take care of it, or is there chance of the bones scraping something & cause internal bleed?

A member asked:

I swallowed a fish bone (trout) at dinner. it didn't get stuck in my throat, but i've heard it can be dangerous. what signs should i watch for?

A member asked:

2 months since 3 wisdom tooth removals. dentist suggest i eat anything since 6-7 weeks back. is it alright to eat fish such as pink salmon with bones?

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