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I swallowed a salmon hone while eating dinner and now have chest pain and radiating back pain. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

See md: ay be nothing, but may be esophageal injury, or other related (or unrelated) cause.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/14/2015

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Swallowed bones: Rarely a swallowed bone can penetrate the GI tract in varied areas and produce secondary complications. You should be seen and evaluated by a doctor. Good luck.

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/21/2015

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A member asked:

I swallowed a salmon hone while eating dinner and now have chest pain and radiating back pain. should i be concerned?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

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