T18.1: Foreign body in oesophagus

Various organs are required for digesting food. Digestive organs include the mouth, the esophagus and the stomach. The digestive organs are coated with a mucous membrane. A mucous membrane is a moist skin.

If someone has foreign bodies in their esophagus, there can be various symptoms. Foreign bodies can damage the mucous membrane, for example. It can then bleed. The affected area can also be painful. If a foreign body sticks in your esophagus, you may be unable to swallow properly. You can have the sensation that something is stuck in your throat. You may also have to retch. If a foreign body remains in the affected area for a long time, inflammation can occur.

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