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I swallowed a pork bone that was stuck in my throat. what should i do now? i am afraid that it will cause a lot of problems for me?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

"Bone in throat" ?'s: Assuming the bone caught in your throat has passed into your lower intestines may need confirmation. Best is to go to a GI specialist who can decide if endoscopy is indicated and can assess further problems, if any.

Answered 2/15/2021

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A member asked:

I swallowed a pork bone that was stuck in my throat. what should i do now? i am afraid that it will cause a lot of problems for me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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