A member asked:

I accidentally swallowed a small plastic ring (approx 1.5cm in diameter) i can feel a lump in my throat and there is no pain and i can breathe, swallow, drink and eat. do i need to be worried? eating didn't make the lump feeling go away?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

See your doctor : Won’t discuss why it was in your mouth. Most plastic is not readily visible on X-ray. An ENT doctor can look inside and see it if it is still visible.

Answered 3/25/2022

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Foreign body throat: You need to go to the emergency room for this. An endoscopic exam is needed. The most serious risk is that a foreign body can move into the trachea and cause airway obstruction.

Answered 11/21/2020

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