Foreign Body, Rectal
Description
A rectal foreign body is usually non-accidental and is generally placed by the patient. It can cause pain, tenesmus (desire to stool) intestinal erosions or perforation.
Symptoms
Rectal pain, abdominal pain, rectal discharge, fever, infection.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed. An X-ray or CT scan may be taken to locate the foreign body or rule out intestinal damage.
Standard Workup
- X-Ray
Treatment
Removal of the foreign body. At times this may require sedation.
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