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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of Harpic Toilet Cleaner?

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016
Question: Hello doctor
My wife drank one third of the harpic bottle on 29th apr night and after few min I made her do vomiting and I think half of the harpic was out then I took her to the hospital where she was treated and they cleared her stomach new she z fine BT is not able to take anything as her throat is paining and when I giv her the medicine in immense pain controlling her vomit she take those pills BT sumtym she vomites nw today On 1 may two days after DAT incident her throat still z the same plz suggest me where should I consult to a gaestro or sum1 else
And right new what should I doooo..
Plzxz help mere
I luv her a Lott...
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
gastroenterologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

ingesting caustic materials may cause harm to the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach or lower tract) which may present with pain, throat, chest and abdominal discomfort or soreness. Try to remember - just in case it happens again in the future - that inducing vomiting may cause even more harm, so vomiting should be avoided.

A gastroenterologist should assess her condition. Performing an endoscopy at this time may bear some risks. This is up to the gastroenterologist to decide.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of Harpic Toilet Cleaner?

Brief Answer: gastroenterologist Detailed Answer: Hello, ingesting caustic materials may cause harm to the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach or lower tract) which may present with pain, throat, chest and abdominal discomfort or soreness. Try to remember - just in case it happens again in the future - that inducing vomiting may cause even more harm, so vomiting should be avoided. A gastroenterologist should assess her condition. Performing an endoscopy at this time may bear some risks. This is up to the gastroenterologist to decide. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!