This is caused by eating hair or fuzzy materials, or by deciding to eat a plastic bag. The risk is generally quite low, but is greater among mentally retarded or emotionally disturbed children.

The various symptoms are

• indigestion
• stomach upset or distress
• vomiting

The child may have a lump in the abdomen (stomach) and a "barium swallow X-ray" (???huh???) will show the mass in the stomach.

The bezoar may need to be surgically removed; sometimes small bezoars can be removed through a scope placed through the mouth and into the stomach (similar to an EGD procedure).

Full recovery is expected, although persistent vomiting can lead to dehydration . Call your health care provider if you suspect your child has a bezoar.

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