Description
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
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
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.
Tests:
X-ray
Other Specific Tests: Anoscope or Sigmoidoscope as needed
Specialists:
General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Colon and Rectal Surgery
Workup:
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.
Tests:
X-ray
Other Specific Tests: Anoscope or Sigmoidoscope as needed
Specialists:
General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Colon and Rectal Surgery
Treatment
Removal of the foreign body. At times this may require sedation.