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Does Ingesting Plastic Piece From Cutting Board Cause Any Problem?

Dear doctor,
I chopped vegetables yesterday on my plastic chopping board ate and afterwards I realized that I had chopped a large amount of plastic from the board and obviously ingested it. I am worried that it might be a permanent enzyme inhibitor in my stomach and might cause me problems in future. Please advice on anything I could do to help my situation.
Tue, 29 Aug 2017
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Usually plastic foreign bodies pass easily through intestine tract , rarely
cause obstruction .

* Drink plenty of liquids , high fiber diet , bulk forming laxatives with
doctor for easy evacuation in stool .

* If any signs of more abdominal pain , vomiting , constipation
immediately rush to ER .

Hope this will help you .
Regards .
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Does Ingesting Plastic Piece From Cutting Board Cause Any Problem?

Hello dear Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Usually plastic foreign bodies pass easily through intestine tract , rarely cause obstruction . * Drink plenty of liquids , high fiber diet , bulk forming laxatives with doctor for easy evacuation in stool . * If any signs of more abdominal pain , vomiting , constipation immediately rush to ER . Hope this will help you . Regards .