Caught by a fishbone, will the throat puncture the blood vessel, or will the esophagus bleed?

The most common part of fishbone is in the oropharynx.

The following figure shows the most common and superficial parts of fishbone, including tonsils, the superficial parts around tonsils and the base of tongue. Once the fishbone is stuck, the patient can try to find the fishbone in these parts in front of the mirror or with the help of relatives and friends. If they still can't find it, and the stabbing pain is obvious, it is recommended to go to the hospital for the help of a doctor.

Any deeper, the fishbone will get stuck in the throat. This part of patients with fishbone is generally difficult to see by themselves and needs to go to the hospital for treatment. If rice is forcibly swallowed at this time, foreign bodies may be pushed into the esophagus. There are four strictures in the esophagus, among which the fishbone is most likely to get stuck in the first stricture, which is the entrance of the esophagus. At this time, if the foreign body is still swallowed forcibly, it may retreat to the level of the second stenosis, that is, the aortic arch, or even directly penetrate the aorta, which is life-threatening.

What should I do if my home is stuck by a fishbone?

1. Don't swallow rice.

Don't try to swallow fishbone with rice balls, steamed bread, etc. Because doing so will push the shallow fishbone deeper.

Even if you have been lucky enough to swallow the fishbone, you should know that many partners are not so lucky. A fishbone in the oropharynx may be pushed deeper into the throat or even into the esophagus because of swallowing rice. The deeper the position, the harder it is to find a doctor. If it reaches the esophagus, it needs to be taken by gastroscope or esophagoscope.

It's no use drinking vinegar.

Drinking vinegar can't really soften the fishbone, because vinegar can only stay in the card for a short time, which not only has limited effect, but also may delay the treatment opportunity.

Try coughing

If the fishbone is not too big, try coughing hard. Many times, those tiny fishbones will fall off with the airflow.

4. Please seek medical advice in time for tingling.

If the fishbone is big and hard, and it stings badly, or the neck and chest sting is obvious, it is recommended to see a doctor immediately.