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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of A Piece Of Plastic?
I think I swallowed a piece of soft plastic... Sunday I was eating some deep fried mozzarella sticks and pulled out a strip of plastic at first I thought it was a fish bone but it was to soft! I think I might have swallowed more I can feel it moving when I eat and drink! Been burping and it is itchy too! What can I do to remove it? I m afraid it will get lodged further down.
Thu, 14 Nov 2019
Hello,
Depending on the size of plastic, if it is small pea sized and you swallowed it easily do not worry as this will excrete into your feces in next couple of hours. Do not try to induce vomit as it can lead to choking and pain in your throat.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician
Depending on the size of plastic, if it is small pea sized and you swallowed it easily do not worry as this will excrete into your feces in next couple of hours. Do not try to induce vomit as it can lead to choking and pain in your throat.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician
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