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Hi I Just Swallowed A Metal Peice While Having Beer

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Posted on Tue, 11 Dec 2018
Question: hi i just swallowed a metal peice while having beer i mean the pop tab on the top of the beer can so should i be concerned
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It depends on the size of the metal object

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Could you please let me know what is the size of the metal object that you have swallowed?

As per your description, the pop tab on the top of the beer can will be approximately 1inch long. It passes easily from the anus.

Please take plenty of liquids. Observe the stool daily. I also add laxative containing Lactulose for soft stool.

You can take an X-ray abdomen in erect posture now. If it has not passed even after 3 days, take another x-ray abdomen. You can see the course of the metal object.

I have noticed a 2inch metal object coming from Anus in one patient who swallowed it accidentally.
So, nothing to worry.
It should come out.

Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.

Wish you good health
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Dr. Hari Charan Perigela

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Practicing since :1995

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Hi I Just Swallowed A Metal Peice While Having Beer

Brief Answer: It depends on the size of the metal object Detailed Answer: Hi, Could you please let me know what is the size of the metal object that you have swallowed? As per your description, the pop tab on the top of the beer can will be approximately 1inch long. It passes easily from the anus. Please take plenty of liquids. Observe the stool daily. I also add laxative containing Lactulose for soft stool. You can take an X-ray abdomen in erect posture now. If it has not passed even after 3 days, take another x-ray abdomen. You can see the course of the metal object. I have noticed a 2inch metal object coming from Anus in one patient who swallowed it accidentally. So, nothing to worry. It should come out. Hope I answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further. Wish you good health Regards