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Overview
Forceful removal can cause injury.
Providers handle this without judgment.
When to get medical care
Call 911Severe belly pain, bleeding, or fever.
Get care todayObject stuck.
See a doctor soonGet seen today instead; don't wait for a regular appointment.
Causes
Caused by inserted objects.
OwieClear has pages on 1 condition that can cause object stuck in the rectum. Each shows how soon to get care.
Common causes
- Object stuck in the rectum or around the penisOften needs care today
Objects can get stuck in the rectum, or rings and other objects can get stuck around the penis and cut off blood flow.
What you can do at home
- Don't pull forcefully.
Medicines
Removal.
At the doctor
Diagnosed by exam.
Questions you may be asked
- Object
The exam
An exam.
Tests
- X-ray
Prevention
Use safe items.
- Use flared-base items
Check your symptoms
Most symptoms have more than one possible cause. The symptom checker looks at all of your symptoms together, plus your age, and shows how soon to get care.
Sources
Last updated 2026-11-13.