Disease: Foreign Body in the Gastrointestinal Tract
Symptoms: Abdominal pain or discomfort, difficulty swallowing, choking or gagging, drooling, nausea or vomiting, loss of appetite, chest pain or pressure, respiratory distress, coughing or wheezing, gastrointestinal bleeding, bowel obstruction, perforation of the digestive tract
Treatments: Observation and monitoring (for small, smooth, and non-sharp objects that are likely to pass through the digestive tract without complications), endoscopic removal (using a flexible tube with a camera to locate and remove the foreign body), surgical intervention (in cases of severe complications, large or sharp objects, or failed endoscopic removal attempts), supportive care (such as intravenous fluids, pain management, and antibiotics if infection is present), imaging studies (such as X-rays or CT scans) to evaluate the location and extent of the foreign body, consultation with a gastroenterologist or surgeon for appropriate management