Fish is not only delicious but also nutritious. But what happens when you find yourself in the situation where you've mistakenly swallowed a fish bone? Should you be worried or just sip on your drink and carry on with your day? Well, let's dive into this topic and find out.
Why Are There Bones in Some Types of Fish?
Have you ever wondered why some types of fish have bones while others don't? It all boils down to evolution. Fish which live near the ocean floor often develop strong jaw muscles - this enables them to break down hard shells without breaking their teeth. This feature allows them to eat prey such as mollusks, crabs, and shrimps that dwell at the bottom of the sea. Due to their acquired strength, these fishes' mouths can break any bait that fishermen set up for snatching up those seaweeds- consequently swallowing unwanted parts too.
The Anatomy of a Fish Bone
A fish bone has many distinct attributes- it has a slimy surface with pointed edges due to its unique anatomy (if we had more space we would go further into detail about how they're formed). That’s why if somehow it slips through our throat during ingestion by chance or choice… ohh boy is it going to hurt!
What Happens When You Swallow A Bone?
The first thing that comes naturally is panic. However rather than panicking if one could try coughing forcefully then drinking water/chewing bread-it could hopefully help ease discomfort!!
Although most bones will usually dissolve away in time once swallowed; some are sharp enough like daggers puncture soft tissues during passage through one's body causing injury internally.
The Risks Associated With Swallowing A Fishbone
Swallowed fishbones may pose various risks depending on different factors: size & shape (clawlike ones versus T shaped ones) of the bone, your age / immune system status etc…
Some common health problems encountered with swallowing fish bones include:
Internal Bleeding
Fishbones can rip through soft tissues causing punctures, lacerations or hemorrhages within the body.
Infection
If a structural edge gets lodged in any tissue such as our throat it can become inflamed resulting in redness pain swelling internally which worsens over time. With close proximity to vital organs potentially leading to sepsis – something we must avoid at all costs!
Perforation Of Intestinal Tract
Swallowedof large pieces have often been seen almost penetrating oneself- making one more susceptible if improperly broken down during digestion..
When Should You Be Worried?
The size and shape of the swallowed bone determine how worried you should be. If it's exceptionally small… no cause for immediate concern! However; please pay attention to changes happening inside cause even seemingly microscopic things could lead do damages..as long term effects aren’t always visible/however risk could increase with larger pointier types so proceed carefully - this is where professional medical evaluation comes into play.
What To Do If You Swallow A Fish Bone
In case you accidentally swallow a fish bone (although prevention should be foremost); don't panic.
Here are some steps you might want to take:
- Try coughing forcefully first before resorting to anything drastic. 2.Drink fluid / consume bread immediately after: hope that passage loosens up. 3.See doc ASAP( anytime symptoms arise )
Sneaky tip - Try googling Nuestrofolkma and click images ; folklore suggests that performing (bad translation alert) "the dance of Seven Veils" expels swallowed particles.....ya never know 🤷♀️
How To Prevent Swallowing Fish Bones
One good thing about some misfortune is-we help ourselves avoid repeated mishaps.
Hence,ways to avoid swallowing fishbones;
- Take smaller bites. 2.Make sure all bones are removed from the fillet before cooking and eating it! 3.Use utensils like spoons, knives or forks while consuming them for a safer experience.
Conclusion
Swallowing a fishbone is hazardous, no doubt about that but following precautions can always prevent further damage. Try not to panic; instead cough or drink immediately after ingestion and seek medical care as quickly as possible if any symptoms arise! So next time you want to have some seafood - make sure you follow these tips- there’s so much of ocean's pearls waiting for us without their demerits 🌊🐟 .