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1. • • A foreign body is something that is stuck inside you but isn't supposed to be there. You may inhale or swallow a foreign body, or you may get one from an injury to almost any part of your body. Foreign bodies are more common in small children, who sometimes stick things in their mouths, ears, and noses.
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   What is a foreign body?

   • Foreign bodies are ingested objects that can get stuck in the digestive tract and sometimes perforate (pierce) it. Foreign bodies may be accidentally or intentionally swallowed. Foreign bodies may cause no symptoms or may cause symptoms depending on where they become stuck.

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   Which parts of the body are most likely to get foreign objects?

   • Children are most likely to get foreign objects lodged in their body. Many types of foreign object can be swallowed or inserted into the body. The most common parts of the body for foreign objects to be found are the ears, nose, airways, and stomach. Young children may place objects into their ears for various reasons.

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   What is a foreign object in the skin?

   • A foreign object in the skin might be anything from a tiny wood splinter to a large, jagged piece of glass. Serious wounds can be deep and dangerous with severe bleeding and a risk of infection. Seek prompt medical help for a foreign object that is very painful or is deeply embedded in the skin or muscle. Follow these precautions and steps first:

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   What is a foreign body (FB)?

   • A foreign body (FB) (eg, splinter, fishhook, sliver of glass) is embedded in the skin. Pain: Most tiny slivers (eg, cactus spine) in the superficial skin do not cause much pain. Deeper or perpendicular FBs are usually painful to pressure. FBs in the foot are very painful with weight bearing.

   Splinters and Other Foreign Bodies in the Skin

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   How do you know if a person has a foreign body?

   • The sensation of foreign bodies and trauma secondary to high-velocity projectiles or sharp, fragile objects should increase suspicion for foreign bodies. 2 Careful visual inspection is necessary to assess for the presence of foreign bodies. Palpation around wounds may reveal tenderness.

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   What happens if a foreign body is removed?

   • Foreign bodies may be introduced into the skin through lacerations and soft tissue wounds. Long-term complications of retained foreign bodies include chronic pain and neurovascular impairment. Wound exploration and initial imaging with radiography or ultrasonography should be considered before foreign body removal.

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   Sep 26, 2024 · A foreign object is something in the body that doesn’t belong there. It may be accidentally or intentionally swallowed or lodged in the ears, nose, eyes, skin, and airways.

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   Biological foreign bodies come from living things such as plants, animals, or insects. They can include wood, thorns, teeth (from humans, land animals, and marine creatures), insect stingers, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, starfish, coral, and stingray spines.

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   Foreign bodies are ingested objects that can get stuck in the digestive tract and sometimes perforate (pierce) it. Foreign bodies may be accidentally or intentionally swallowed. Foreign bodies may cause no symptoms or may cause symptoms depending on where they become stuck.

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   Definition. A foreign body (FB) (eg, splinter, fishhook, sliver of glass) is embedded in the skin. Symptoms of a Foreign Body in the Skin. Pain: Most tiny slivers (eg, cactus spine) in the superficial skin do not cause much pain. Deeper or perpendicular FBs are usually painful to pressure. FBs in the foot are very painful with weight bearing.

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   Jun 15, 2020 · Foreign bodies may be introduced into the skin through lacerations and soft tissue wounds. Long-term complications of retained foreign bodies include chronic pain and neurovascular...

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   May 8, 2024 · A foreign object in the skin might be anything from a tiny wood splinter to a large, jagged piece of glass. Serious wounds can be deep and dangerous with severe bleeding and a risk of infection. Seek prompt medical help for a foreign object that is very painful or is deeply embedded in the skin or muscle.

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   May 1, 2023 · Soft tissue foreign bodies or wounds associated with foreign bodies result from blunt/abrasive trauma or penetrating trauma. Patients may present early or late with a plethora of symptoms and signs. The foreign bodies can be divided into three groups according to their composition: (a) metallic, (b) organic, and (c) inorganic.