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What Should Be Done After Ingestion Of Ceramic Particle?

Hello! As I was drinking some Ginger Ale of a mug I had jusr bought, I noticed the border from where I was drinking is broken and missing 1 Small piece of the ceramic. It is as small as the Half of a Grain of Rice. Should I be worried? I dont know if I swallowed it but mh stomach started hurting just after I toom the Last sip of Ginger Ale
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Such small piece will not cause any harm. It will itself be excreted from feces after digestion process is completed. Pain could be psychological as you are now cautious about the incident. I would suggest you to be relax and carry on with your daily routine.

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What Should Be Done After Ingestion Of Ceramic Particle?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Such small piece will not cause any harm. It will itself be excreted from feces after digestion process is completed. Pain could be psychological as you are now cautious about the incident. I would suggest you to be relax and carry on with your daily routine. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.