Foreign-object removal 101 The first rule of foreign objects: If you think you have something in your foot, don’t attempt to remove it at home. Digging around by yourself is never the answer.

"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the ninth leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to data from the CDC.

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Objects are often removed from the body by doctors, from the airways and throat to the rectum and genitals.