Swallowed Objects
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Has a swallowed object not passed in your stool within 7 days?
See significance of an object not passing within 7 days if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you been unable to find a swallowed object in your stool within 7 days of swallowing the object, but you do not have other symptoms?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: October 5, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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