Arlington Foreign Body Removal

Removing Objects Lodged in Bodily Openings

Objects lodged in a child’s ear, nose, or throat is an emergency. Please call 911 immediately for assistance.

One way or another, objects can find themselves in places they were never meant to go. Whether caused by a child’s curiosity or an accident, foreign objects can end up in various parts of the body. This is something you will want to be addressed by a medical professional immediately. If you are not dealing with an emergency situation, then visit Urgentology Care today for prompt treatment.

We provide treatment for superficial injuries, including:

• Splinters
• Glass
• Nails
• Some foreign bodies in the eye, such as metal shards or tiny splinters

These types of injuries should be treated promptly to prevent infection. It can also be dangerous to try and remove a foreign body on your own. You could possibly increase the size of the injury or do more damage to your body when you attempt to pull it out. Please visit Urgentology as quickly as possible for treatment from a knowledgeable medical professional.