T18: Foreign body in alimentary tract
T18.3: Foreign body in small intestine
Various organs are required for digesting food. Digestive organs include the mouth, the esophagus and the stomach. The intestine is connected to the stomach. The intestine is divided into the small and large intestine. The digestive organs are coated with a mucous membrane. A mucous membrane is a moist skin.
If someone has foreign bodies in their small intestine, 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 someone has a foreign body in their small intestine, the small intestine can be partly or completely blocked. This can result in cramps and bloating. The person may vomit or have problems with bowel movements. If a foreign body remains in the affected area for a long time, inflammation can occur.
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