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Published on: 12/1/2025
When should you not delay going to the emergency room for a rectal object?
You should go to the emergency room without delay if you have a rectal object causing severe pain, bleeding, or if you cannot remove it yourself.
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Explanation
If you have a rectal object that you cannot remove on your own, it is important to seek medical help quickly. Waiting too long can cause serious problems, like damage to your rectum or infection.
Here are some signs that you should go to the emergency room right away:
- Severe Pain: If you are experiencing a lot of pain, it is a signal that something might be wrong.
- Bleeding: If you notice blood, it could mean there is an injury.
- Fever or Signs of Infection: Feeling very hot or having chills can mean there is an infection.
- No Bowel Movements: If you cannot have a bowel movement, it could mean the object is blocking your intestines.
The medical literature shows that trying to remove the object yourself can sometimes make things worse. Doctors have special tools and training to help remove the object safely. So, if you are in doubt, it is better to be safe and get checked by a doctor.
(References)
- Ologun GO, Stevenson Y, Cagir B, Granet P, & McPhail P. (2018). Successful Retrieval of a Retained Rectal Foreign Body in .... Cureus, 29531878.
- Yaman M, Deitel M, Burul CJ, Shahi B, & Hadar B. (1993). Foreign bodies in the rectum. Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie, 8472230.
- Principe DR, Rubin J, Narbutis M, Cabrera J, & Mitsiev I. (2019). Repeat presentation of large rectal foreign body requiring .... Journal of surgical case reports, 31044063.
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