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Object stuck up 4yr olds nose?!

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Lasc89 · 21/06/2021 14:37

So early Saturday morning my four year old daughter decided to stick a small round orbeez type ball up her nose and push it right the way up… I took her to A&E and after three different doctors attempted to remove it, and numerous screams tears and a bloody nose (it was all very traumatic) they advised the only way to get it out would be to put her under general anaesthetic… they then proceeded to say that we could go home and they would contact me to let me know when they can fit her in. I was a bit shocked we could just go home with it up there, and it’s now Monday afternoon and I’ve not heard anything. You can tell there’s something up there when she’s sleeping as her breathing is a lot noisier and she’s now constantly pinching and rubbing the bridge of her nose complaining it’s uncomfortable… I just don’t know if this is normal for it to be left? Should I be more concerned and chase them? If so who would I contact? Any advise would be appreciated! Smile

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ApplesandBananas21 · 21/06/2021 14:40

Yea I would context them, just ring the department you went to

RLOU30 · 21/06/2021 14:40

I’m 😳 shocked they sent a 4 year old home after all of that how traumatic for you both. Not helpful at all but I would take her back in and say it’s disturbing her sleep a lot. As to who I would call, I would probs take her back in but that’s me. Good luck x

ApplesandBananas21 · 21/06/2021 14:41

contact Smile

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Lasc89 · 21/06/2021 14:49

Thank you, I’ve rung and I’m waiting for a doctor to call back… I was really shocked they sent her home, surely there’s a risk of it moving even further into her airway and also infection. Hopefully they can get her in ASAP

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FindingMeno · 21/06/2021 14:51

I'm shocked also that she was sent home.
Mine were terrors for objects in noses/ ears and it is really quite scary sometimes.
I hope all is sorted soon.

deathbypostitnote · 21/06/2021 14:51

It's perfectly normal to be sent home and brought back in for this. It's not an emergency.

deathbypostitnote · 21/06/2021 14:52

But horrid for you!

Lasc89 · 21/06/2021 15:02

I thought there is a risk they can inhale it into their lungs? Surely this is seen as maybe not an emergency but something that shouldn’t be left for days ? It’s just a worry for me and obviously uncomfortable for her but hopefully I’ll get some reassurance from the doctor. Thank you

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RLOU30 · 22/06/2021 19:51

How did you get on OP x

Fitforforty · 22/06/2021 21:28

I hate those things. I wish they would be banned they are so dangerous for children.

Angelik · 22/06/2021 21:42

Pick a hospital with an ear, nose throat dept. Pack lunch and stuff like you're going on a day trip. Get to urgent care part of hospital and be prepared to be shuffled round all day eventually seeing said ENT doctors and then the hard bit - pinning her down whilst they fish it out! Happened to my DD when she was 5. One doctor to hold her head still, me holding her arms, nurse holding her legs and second doctor fishing bloody thing out. She screamed, cried but was so happy when it was out and learnt her lesson, thankfully.

Lasc89 · 23/06/2021 04:43

Hi - thank you for the response, we tried this, took four doctors to pin her down but because it’s a slippery little ball they just couldn’t hook it out, especially when she was screaming and wriggling, hence the decision to do it under general anaesthetic Sad I have spoken to the consultant who is doing the procedure and the earliest he can get her in is next Wednesday! I explained my concerns and wished for it to be done sooner, but he said due to a lack of medical beds in the day surgery unit that’s the earliest he can get her in Shock so I just have to keep an eye on her until then, he reassured me that it’s not going anywhere and she will be fine so let’s hope he’s correct! Thanks for all the advice Smile

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isonedaytoday · 23/06/2021 08:03

My ds something similar at about 3, we blocked his other nostril, blew in his mouth and it dislodged the item (this was after a quick google search so I'm not sure it would be recommended by nhs!)

bookh · 23/06/2021 08:11

@isonedaytoday yes my gp recommended that. Height of pandemic, raisin up her nose, he couldn't get it. They had me do that and it moved it enough for them to grab it.

Problem with raisin is the moisture makes them swell so it did have to come out that day. Still won't let her eat them a year on!

Lasc89 · 23/06/2021 08:59

Hi yeah the doctors had me do that a few times and it didn’t budge it at all, in fact the last time I did it it went wrong and the gas went into her stomach and she was crying out in pain, then had like hiccups and then a huge belch to get the air out… it was actually really concerning at the time and I felt awful as technically I’d caused her that pain! The doctor then said to not try it anymore, I would recommend only doing that under medical supervision in case anything happens like that x

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