Treatment for fish bone stuck inside throat?
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Hello, I am 21 years old. I belong to a Bengali household. Our daily diet comprises of fish. We cannot think of a day without fish. We often encounter fish bone stuck inside throat. I am looking for methods that would help in this condition. If this occurs, the lodged bone can cause discomfort and panic, though it is not usually painful. It happened with my brother and my whole family including me got panic stricken. We took him to our nearest hospital. Most fish bones are very sharp. They can cut or cause an abrasion on the throat on their way down, even if they do not get stuck. In these cases, it may feel as though the bone is stuck in the throat, when in reality, it has already passed through the esophagus toward the stomach. For future resort, I am thinking of some ways to dislodge the bone from throat. Please provide your valuable comments
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@snigdha There are several potential methods a person can try at home that may help remove the fish bone without medical intervention. However, each person is different and results can vary. To try some fish bone removal methods at home: cough forcefully, drink a small amount of vinegar to help break the bone down with the acid. Drink soda. The gases it produces in the stomach can help break down the bone. Drink 1 tablespoon of olive oil to help lubricate and free the bone. Swallow a large bite of banana. This may stick to the bone and dislodge it. Take a large bite of bread and peanut butter. This could help loosen the bone. Soak bread in water for a few seconds, then swallow a large chunk. The weight could dislodge the bone. Partially chew a large marshmallow and swallow it whole. The stickiness may help loosen the bone from the throat.