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Published on: 12/1/2025
When is a rectal foreign body considered a medical emergency?
A rectal foreign body is a medical emergency if it causes severe pain, bleeding, or signs of infection. Immediate medical attention is needed to prevent serious complications.
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Explanation
When something gets stuck in the rectum, it can become a medical emergency if it causes severe pain, bleeding, or signs of infection like fever. According to the research, these situations can lead to serious problems if not treated quickly.
Signs of an Emergency:
- Severe Pain: When the object causes a lot of pain, it might be damaging the rectum.
- Bleeding: If there is bleeding, it could mean the rectum is injured.
- Infection: Signs like fever or feeling very sick could mean an infection is starting.
When these symptoms occur, it's important to seek medical help right away. Doctors might use different methods to remove the object safely. Sometimes, they can use special tools to pull it out, but if that doesn't work, surgery might be needed. The goal is to remove the object without causing more harm. Quick treatment can help prevent complications and make sure the person recovers well.
(References)
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- Bak Y, Merriam M, Neff M, & Berg DA. (2013). Novel approach to rectal foreign body extraction. JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 23925034.
- 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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