West University Foreign Body Removal 

Fast and safe foreign body removal is available in Houston and surrounding suburbs.

AFC provides fast on-site foreign body removal when you need it most. Foreign bodies can be many different objects in many different parts of the body, such as the skin, eyes, ears, fingers, feet, and more.

Instances of foreign objects being lodged in the body are particularly common among children, who explore the world physically and with their mouths but can occur to anyone.

The removal process depends where the foreign body is located, and what the object is. Most foreign bodies can be removed by a medical provider using forceps or other non-invasive instruments, but dangerous objects lodged deep within the skin or internally may require surgical removal.

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When to Seek Urgent Care for Foreign Body Removal

When a foreign body is making normal breathing difficult or impossible, or you are in pain due to the foreign body, visit an ER immediately. Seek immediate medical attention if you or someone you're with:

• Has a foreign body embedded in their eyes
• Can't breathe
• Is turning blue
• Has swallowed harmful, dangerous objects such as batteries or magnets.

AFC is here to help you with removing foreign bodies such as wood splinters, small glass shards, metal fragments, and objects that may have lodged in the ears, eyes, or nose. With kids, these foreign objects tend to be small toys or plastic beads.

Don't try to remove a foreign object yourself if:

• The object is deep within the ear. Using a tweezer or other tools can cause further damage to the eardrum
• A foreign object is in your eye.  
• A small piece of wood or glass that won't easily come out of the skin, or is on your face or other sensitive area

AFC Urgent Care is open 7 days a week with extended hours. With our expert medical providers, you can count on AFC Urgent Care to help remove foreign bodies quickly and effectively. Schedule your appointment online today, or seek immediate medical attention in case of emergency.