A member asked:

Accidentally swallowed a small chop bone and now got bad ear pain, am worried about getting appendicitis, what will happen and what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Foreign objects: Children swallow bones all the time. The ear pain is frightening but will pass. Appendicitis is very unlikely to happen because of a swallowed bone. Chew and swallow carefully.

Answered 9/28/2015

2.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more