Good afternoon, Dr. Narasi. I accidentally swallowed a small but sharp goat bone yesterday. i am aware if I have a dark stool, it must have gotten stuck somewhere in the stomach or the intestines. And yes, I started having dark stool today. But I do not have any pain, discomfort yet. Should I go get an Xray/CT scan done? Pl help
Hi. If u do not have any abdominal pain/constipation/vomiting/abdominal distension(enlargement); it's good for u. if any of above develops; consult a doctor as soon as possible. Now to monitor the course of that bone, u should go for x-ray abdomen/pelvic region. There are many causes of dark stool. To confirm blood in stool (?? Due to trauma by that bone) or to rule out other possibilities, u should go for a stool routine & micro. Examination. To determine the more specific site of bone; a contrast study/Ct scan can be performed, but usually not needed.