Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
Trichobezoar; Hairball
Treatment
The bezoar may need to be surgically removed (especially trichobezoars which tend to be large). Sometimes small bezoars can be removed through a scope placed through the mouth and into the stomach (similar to an
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
Full recovery is expected.
Complications
Persistent vomiting can lead to
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if you suspect your child has a bezoar.
Review Date: 08/02/2009
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
