Foreign Body Removal in Jalandhar — Endoscopic Retrieval
Accidentally swallowed an object? Fish bone stuck in the throat? Dentures, coins, batteries, or bones lodged in the esophagus or stomach? Dr. Ankit Anand performs emergency and elective endoscopic foreign body retrieval — safely removing objects from the GI tract without open surgery, at Innocent Hearts Hospital, Nakodar Road, Jalandhar.
Foreign Body Removal — What You Need to Know
Endoscopic retrieval of accidentally swallowed or lodged objects from the esophagus, stomach, or upper GI tract — without any surgical incision.
Button batteries, sharp objects, and objects causing obstruction are medical emergencies. Act immediately — call Dr. Ankit Anand at +91 7347058754.
Performed via upper endoscopy under IV sedation. Specialized retrieval tools — forceps, nets, snares — used based on the object type and location.
Most patients go home the same day or after 1-night observation. Complications like mucosal tears assessed. Soft diet for 24–48 hours recommended.
Yeh Medical Emergency Ho Sakta Hai! Button batteries (disc batteries) and sharp objects in the esophagus must be removed within 2 hours — they can cause severe mucosal burns, perforation, and life-threatening complications. If a child or adult has swallowed a battery or sharp object — go IMMEDIATELY to Innocent Hearts Hospital, Nakodar Road, Jalandhar. Call +91 73470 58754 while on the way.
Objects That Require Immediate Endoscopic Removal
Not all swallowed objects need intervention — but these situations always require urgent endoscopic attention.
What Types of Foreign Bodies Does Dr. Ankit Remove?
Different objects require different retrieval tools and strategies. Dr. Ankit Anand selects the appropriate device for each specific foreign body — ensuring safe, complete removal.
Coins & Small Objects
Coins are the most commonly swallowed object in children. Those lodged in the esophagus must be removed endoscopically within 24 hours. Coins in the stomach usually pass safely — monitored with X-ray.
Button Batteries
The most dangerous foreign body — causes liquefactive necrosis of the esophagus within 2 hours from electrical current and alkali leakage. Emergency endoscopic removal is mandatory. No delay acceptable.
Fish & Chicken Bones
Most common in adults — fish bones lodged in the throat, tonsillar area, or esophagus. Removed using rat-tooth forceps or alligator forceps during upper endoscopy. High success rate.
Dentures & Dental Objects
Partial dentures with metal clasps can cause severe mucosal injury if lodged in the esophagus. Require specialized retrieval — overtubes used to protect the esophagus during extraction of sharp-edged dental prostheses.
Food Bolus Impaction
Large unchewed meat bolus lodged in the esophagus — common in elderly patients or those with underlying esophageal stricture. Pushed into the stomach or retrieved via endoscopy. Underlying stricture treated simultaneously.
Needles, Pins, Magnets
Needles and pins retrieved using rat-tooth forceps under careful control — overtube used to protect the esophagus during retrieval. Multiple magnets require urgent removal — they attract through bowel walls causing pressure necrosis.
What Happens During Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal
The procedure is precise, targeted, and performed under sedation — most foreign bodies removed in a single session.
X-Ray / Assessment
Chest and abdominal X-ray confirms location, type, and orientation of the foreign body before endoscopy
IV Sedation
Patient sedated — completely comfortable. Emergency cases given minimum safe sedation urgently
Scope Insertion
HD endoscope passed orally. Foreign body located and assessed for safe retrieval approach
Retrieval
Appropriate tool deployed — forceps, net, snare, or magnet probe. Object grasped and carefully withdrawn
Injury Assessment
Mucosa inspected for burns, tears, or perforations. Any injuries treated immediately. Recovery plan set
Why Patients Choose Dr. Ankit for Foreign Body Removal in Jalandhar
Foreign body retrieval requires calm precision and the right tools — not just a standard endoscopy. Dr. Ankit Anand brings both.
24/7 Emergency Availability
Button batteries and sharp objects cannot wait. Dr. Ankit Anand is available for emergency endoscopic retrieval 24/7 at Innocent Hearts Hospital, Nakodar Road, Jalandhar.
AIG Hyderabad Emergency Training
Managed hundreds of GI emergencies including complex foreign body retrievals at Asia's #1 gastroenterology centre — bringing that expertise to Jalandhar.
Full Range of Retrieval Tools
Rat-tooth forceps, alligator forceps, Roth nets, snares, overtubes, and magnetic retrieval probes — the right tool for every object type and location.
No Surgery in Most Cases
Over 95% of upper GI foreign bodies can be removed endoscopically — without open surgery, general anaesthesia, or prolonged hospital stay.
Immediate Injury Assessment
After retrieval, Dr. Ankit inspects the mucosa for burns, tears, or pressure injury — treating any damage immediately in the same endoscopy session.
ICU Backup Available
For high-risk cases — button battery injuries, suspected perforation, or hemodynamically unstable patients — ICU backup is immediately available at Innocent Hearts Hospital.
Where to Get Foreign Body Removal in Jalandhar
Emergency and elective foreign body retrieval at Innocent Hearts Hospital. Consultation and follow-up at GastroNova Clinic.
GastroNova Clinic
Non-urgent consultation · Post-retrieval follow-up · Esophageal stricture assessment
Near Prithvi Planet, GTB Market
Innocent Hearts Superspeciality Hospital
Emergency foreign body retrieval · 24/7 · ICU backup
Jalandhar — 144003
Real Foreign Body Removal Experiences from Patients in Jalandhar
I swallowed a large fish bone while eating at dinner. It got stuck in my throat and I couldn't swallow anything — not even water. Dr. Ankit performed an emergency endoscopy at Innocent Hearts Hospital the same evening and removed the bone in minutes. Immediately after, I could swallow normally. He also checked that no tear had occurred. Very calm and skilled doctor.
Mere 3 saal ke bache ne remote ki battery nigal li thi. Hum bahut darne lage. Dr. Ankit ne kaha ye emergency hai aur usi waqt Innocent Hearts Hospital mein endoscopy ki aur battery nikal di. Sab kuch 2 ghante mein ho gaya. Dr. Ankit ne humhare bache ki jaan bachayi. Unka bohot bohot shukriya.
My elderly father accidentally swallowed his partial denture during sleep. He was in great discomfort and couldn't swallow anything. Dr. Ankit performed an endoscopy very carefully — the denture had metal clasps which made it complex. He retrieved it safely without any injury to the esophagus. His calm expertise and explanation throughout made a very frightening situation manageable.
Foreign Body Removal — Frequently Asked Questions
My child swallowed a coin — is it an emergency?
It depends on where the coin is. If the coin is in the esophagus — it must be removed within 24 hours. Signs include difficulty swallowing, drooling, or chest discomfort. If the coin has passed into the stomach and your child is completely comfortable with no symptoms, it will usually pass naturally within 1–4 weeks and can be monitored with X-ray. However — if your child has swallowed a BUTTON BATTERY (disc battery from remote controls, watches, toys), go to Innocent Hearts Hospital immediately — it is a life-threatening emergency requiring removal within 2 hours.
Is endoscopic foreign body removal painful?
No. Foreign body removal via endoscopy is performed under IV sedation — you are completely comfortable and unaware during the procedure. Children are given appropriate sedation or general anaesthesia depending on age and cooperation. The retrieval itself is painless. After the procedure, mild throat discomfort may persist for 1–2 days if there was mucosal irritation from the foreign body. Dr. Ankit Anand checks for and treats any mucosal injury during the same procedure.
When should I NOT wait and go directly to hospital?
Go IMMEDIATELY to Innocent Hearts Hospital, Nakodar Road if: (1) A button battery / disc battery was swallowed — even if no symptoms yet. (2) A sharp object (needle, bone, pin, glass) was swallowed. (3) The patient cannot swallow saliva — drooling, complete dysphagia. (4) The patient has chest pain, shortness of breath, or neck swelling after swallowing something. (5) Multiple magnets were swallowed. Do not give food, water, or try to induce vomiting — come directly. Call +91 73470 58754 while on the way.
Can all swallowed foreign bodies be removed endoscopically?
Over 95% of upper GI foreign bodies — in the esophagus, stomach, and proximal duodenum — can be retrieved endoscopically without surgery. Objects that have passed beyond the duodenum into the small intestine usually need to be observed for natural passage — or retrieved via balloon enteroscopy if they are dangerous or fail to progress. Surgery is reserved for: perforation already present, large objects in the small bowel that cannot pass, or retrieval that fails endoscopically — which is rare with an experienced operator.
I have a fish bone stuck in my throat — what should I do?
Do not try to dislodge it by swallowing rice balls or bread — this can push the bone deeper. If you feel a persistent pricking sensation and can pinpoint the location, a bone in the throat or tonsil area may be visible and removed by an ENT specialist. However, if the bone has gone below the throat into the esophagus — causing a constant ache, difficulty swallowing, or chest discomfort — it requires upper endoscopy for removal. Call Dr. Ankit Anand at +91 73470 58754 and visit Innocent Hearts Hospital for endoscopic removal — fish bones can lacerate the esophagus if left.
What if my food gets stuck after eating (food bolus impaction)?
Food bolus impaction — a large piece of food (usually meat) stuck in the esophagus — is a GI emergency if you cannot swallow anything including saliva. Come to Innocent Hearts Hospital immediately. Dr. Ankit will perform emergency endoscopy to push the food into the stomach or retrieve it. Importantly, food impaction is often a sign of an underlying esophageal stricture or eosinophilic esophagitis — Dr. Ankit will assess the esophagus after clearing the impaction and treat the underlying cause to prevent recurrence.
Swallowed Something? Don't Wait. Expert Emergency Endoscopic Retrieval in Jalandhar — 24/7.
Consult Dr. Ankit Anand — DrNB Gastroenterology (AIG Hyderabad) — at Innocent Hearts Hospital, Nakodar Road, Jalandhar for all foreign body emergencies. Available 24/7. Serving Phagwara, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur & entire Doaba Region.
