What Are Some Tips to Relieve a Fish Bone Stuck in the Throat?

If a fish bone gets stuck in the throat and causes a stinging sensation, you can use a flashlight to illuminate the throat and use a small spoon to push the tongue back. If the fish bone is small and not lodged deeply, it can be removed with a long tweezer. However, if the fish bone is large or lodged deeply, and the pain does not ease despite swallowing efforts, and no fish bone is found on both sides or around the throat, medical attention should be sought immediately.

Using "home remedies" such as vinegar, vegetable balls, or rice balls to force swallowing when sharp objects like fish or chicken bones are stuck in the throat or esophagus is not feasible and dangerous, as it may push the object deeper. The correct treatment method is to use a spoon handle to press the front half of the tongue inward to observe. If the foreign object can be seen, it can be removed with a tweezer or chopsticks. If multiple attempts are unsuccessful, immediate removal through a laryngoscope, bronchoscope, or foreign body forceps should be performed in a hospital.

If a patient still feels a stinging sensation or discomfort after the removal of the foreign body, they should inform their doctor. To carefully check for the presence of any other foreign bodies, a repeated examination using esophageal barium swallow may be performed. If no other foreign bodies are found, anti-inflammatory and sedative measures can be taken for conservative observation, and any discomfort should gradually resolve.

Consumers should be mindful of the type of fish on the table, the areas where its bones are mainly distributed, and the regions where the bones are densely clustered. Extra caution should be exercised during consumption. If the consumer is too young, they should eat fish under the supervision of an adult to avoid any unexpected situations without assistance, as the consequences can be unimaginable.