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Question: I keep a water bottle in my car with water in to extinguish my cigarettes. After work I put my regular water beside it used my phone and accidently took a gulf of the "cigarette water"...I tried to spit it all out but swallowed who knows what....besides my gums and tongue irritation what can I expect...my tummy feels upset but not sure if just nerves? Thank you
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Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
This might cause a little bit of irritation of your stomach but I suspect that you will not experience any significant symptoms. I think most of the discomfort is related to nervousness around the action of drinking the water by mistake.
there should be no long-term or short-term consequences related to your health. To be on the safe side I would recommend that you flush your system a bit withadditional fluid hydration of about 32 ounces. A bland diet for the remainder of the day would be reasonable as well. I suspect that you will maintain your normal good health regardless.
Thanks again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
This might cause a little bit of irritation of your stomach but I suspect that you will not experience any significant symptoms. I think most of the discomfort is related to nervousness around the action of drinking the water by mistake.
there should be no long-term or short-term consequences related to your health. To be on the safe side I would recommend that you flush your system a bit withadditional fluid hydration of about 32 ounces. A bland diet for the remainder of the day would be reasonable as well. I suspect that you will maintain your normal good health regardless.
Thanks again for sending your question.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Dr. Prasad
Thank you very much! I have been drinking plenty of water. Feeling like an idiot I must say!
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you're welcome.
Have a great day!
Dr Galamaga
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you're welcome.
Have a great day!
Dr Galamaga
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