Foreign body, rectal
About Foreign body, rectal
A rectal foreign body is usually non-accidental and is generally placed by the patient. It can cause pain, bleeding, tenesmus (an urgent desire to defecate) intestinal erosions or perforation.Symptoms
Rectal pain, abdominal pain, rectal discharge, fever, infection.Tests & Diagnostics
A history and physical exam will be performed. An X-ray or CT scan may be recommended to locate the foreign body or rule out intestinal damage.Common tests: X-ray.
Conventional treatment summary
Removal of the foreign body. At times this may require sedation.Medical specialties
General Surgery · Gastroenterology · Pediatric Surgery · Pediatric Gastroenterology
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