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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Swallowed A Staple

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Dr. Grzegorz Stanko MD

I may have just swallowed a small staple. Do I need to see a Doctor? I would like a response quickly so I can get to a Doctor if it's recommended. Thanks! ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Grzegorz Stanko ( General Surgeon)
Dr.  Zotaj Antoneta MD

I took some supplements last night and accidentally swallowed a small staple, 12 hours later it is still in my throat. I have tried bread, liquids, eaten a salad and some fruit. Still in my... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Zotaj Antoneta ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Synthyia Bhagat MD

sir my son 6 years old he was swallowed staple pin yesterday how to find where is in stomach. what is the treatment ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Synthyia Bhagat ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Priyanka G Raj MD

I accidentally swallowed a staple! Sometimes I think I can feel it in my throat but it doesn't hurt and I can eat, drink, and breath normal! What should I do? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj ( Infectious Diseases Specialist)
Dr. Sumit Bhatti MD

What to do when a stapler pin gets swallowed and stuck in throat? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sumit Bhatti ( ENT Specialist)

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Dr. Sumanth Amperayani MD

My six year old daughter was at summer camp and swallowed a staple that was connected to her school papers etc... She said the staple was closed and slid down her throat fast. She said it hurted... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ( Pediatrician)
Dr. T Chandrakant MD

Hi Doctor, I have swallowed a staple pin yesterday at around 10:35 am. I went to the Hospial. In first xray the staple pin was above the intestine. After another 6 hours 2nd xray was taken and... View answer

Answered by : Dr. T Chandrakant ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Varinder Joshi MD

I had delivery takeout from Chinese restaurant and believe I swallowed a small staple. While I was eating I felt something weird on left side of my throat. Then noticed one more small staple in... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Varinder Joshi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Suryakanta Baraha MD

Hi, I bit into a cupcake this morning and swallowed a bit to find it slightly sharp in my throat . And then I found a staple in the rest of my bite. I m pretty sure I swallowed... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suryakanta Baraha ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Abhishek Sharma MD

I think I may have swallowed a staple about an hour and a half ago (not sure if it was open or closed). I am worried about if this could cause any Internal damage? I ve eaten a sandwich... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Abhishek Sharma ( ENT Specialist)