Al Jalila Hospital recorded nine cases of removing “foreign bodies” from children this year
Al Jalila Children’s Specialist Hospital revealed a noticeable increase last year in the number of children who suffered from serious digestive or respiratory conditions as a result of the presence of
Strange things stuck in their bodies, compared to similar cases that have been recorded over the past years.
The hospital said that it performed more than 50 operations to remove a foreign body from the respiratory or digestive tract of children in 2021, at a rate of one case per week.
Nine cases were recorded in the year
current rate, at a rate that exceeds the previous rate.
Hospital doctors urged parents to be more careful at home, especially with regard to keeping magnets and small round batteries out of children's reach.
And they said that "most of the objects that children swallow, such as glass balls, buttons, earrings, etc., pass through the digestive system without causing serious problems," but they warned of the danger
Round batteries and magnets.
Consultant Pediatric Otolaryngologist and Head and Neck Surgery at the hospital, Dr. Safina Khairani, said, “Parents should be very aware of this situation.
Where harmful objects are found in their homes, as ingestion of foreign objects may lead to serious digestive and respiratory disorders that affect both the respiratory and digestive systems alike.
“Round batteries are very small and easy to swallow, so they may
Swallowing it has serious consequences, as it may interact with body fluids, such as saliva and mucus in the throat or stomach, leading to severe internal bleeding and a host of problems.
other.
Any foreign body that is swallowed can get stuck in the esophagus before reaching the stomach, which requires specialized medical treatment in a hospital specialized in the digestive system to ensure its removal.
safely.
The small, round battery and magnet can end up burning in the esophagus in as little as two hours, so early detection of
The difference required between a quick recovery or living with its long-term repercussions.”
For his part, the medical director of Al Jalila Children’s Hospital, Dr. Ibrar Majed, said, “Children are at the forefront of Al Jalila Children’s Hospital’s priorities, and this is what drives us
To launch this appeal as a reminder to parents, especially those whose children are not yet six years old, to be more careful with the small objects in their homes, with
Emphasize the need to keep it in a place out of the reach of children.
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