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Ayurvedic Tablet Removed Intact From Woman's Food Pipe
8 Sep
Summary
- A 1.5-cm hard ayurvedic tablet got stuck in a 70-year-old woman's food pipe.
- An emergency endoscopic procedure successfully removed the tablet intact.
- Doctors noted esophageal stricture as a potential risk factor for such incidents.
During the recent Janmashtami holidays, a 70-year-old woman named Devika Vyas experienced a medical emergency when a 1.5-cm hard ayurvedic tablet lodged in her upper food pipe. The tablet, taken for knee and joint pain, caused severe throat pain and an inability to swallow even water for several hours.
An ENT surgeon, Dr. Himanshu Thakkar, performed an emergency endoscopic procedure under general anesthesia. Using specialized instruments, the team carefully removed the tablet intact. This swift intervention provided immediate relief, allowing Ms. Vyas to swallow normally again.
Further examination revealed a narrowing, or stricture, in her esophagus, which doctors identified as a potential cause for such obstructions. Dr. Thakkar emphasized that elderly individuals, especially those with dental issues, are more vulnerable to these incidents. He advised prompt medical attention for persistent swallowing difficulties to prevent serious complications.
