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Foreign Body, Rectum (cont.)

Next Steps

Follow-up

Return to the doctor's office or emergency department if you develop these complications:

  • Abdominal pain

  • Fever

  • Rectal bleeding
There should be no limitations on general activity, unless you were sedated in order to remove the object. If so, do not drive for 24 hours afterward. Further rectal insertions should probably be avoided for a few days to allow bruising and swelling to settle.



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