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What Should I Do If I Swallowed A Blade?
I swa;llowed a 2cm part of a blade of a ceramic knife that broke off while I was cutting frozen cheese. I did not notice and heated cheese and ate it. There is no evidence of tip broken off and I feel a priking pain in my diaphram area. should I worry? what should I do if anything and what kind of dr should I go to if needed?
Sat, 19 Jul 2014
Hi...
2 cm knife tip is dangerous till you notice it in your stools.
You need to go the hospital immediately and get an x-ray and other investigations done.
X-ray will show the approximate location of the bade and it has to be removed.
You need to see a Surgeon for this.
Do not press your stomach or try inducing vomiting as the blade can tear your stomach or your intestine or the esophagus.
Stay cool and go the hospital immediately.
thank you.
2 cm knife tip is dangerous till you notice it in your stools.
You need to go the hospital immediately and get an x-ray and other investigations done.
X-ray will show the approximate location of the bade and it has to be removed.
You need to see a Surgeon for this.
Do not press your stomach or try inducing vomiting as the blade can tear your stomach or your intestine or the esophagus.
Stay cool and go the hospital immediately.
thank you.
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