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Does Drinking Coffee Mixed With Hair Dye Require An ER Consultation?
Question: I was having my hair dyed and think a small amount of bleach may have dropped into my coffee which I then automatically sipped. My throats feels a bit sore on one side. Will I be ok?
Brief Answer:
Small amount of Bleach ingestion will not cause any problems
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Since you likely ingested only a very small quantity of bleach, there is nothing to be worried about. it will not cause any problems. Drink cold water and milk to help with a sore throat. Avoid spicy food until the soreness subsides.
There is nothing to be worried about.
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Dr.Lekshmi
Small amount of Bleach ingestion will not cause any problems
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic
Since you likely ingested only a very small quantity of bleach, there is nothing to be worried about. it will not cause any problems. Drink cold water and milk to help with a sore throat. Avoid spicy food until the soreness subsides.
There is nothing to be worried about.
Hope I was able to help you
Please let me know if you need further clarifications
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thanks. My throat feels a little better. I have an acid reflux type hot feeling in my throat. Is this to be expected? X
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
The irritation you are experiencing is expected due to the irritant nature of bleach. It will subside. Nothing to be worried about.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Follow up answer
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
The irritation you are experiencing is expected due to the irritant nature of bleach. It will subside. Nothing to be worried about.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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Dr. Raju A.T
Thanks. Probably a silly question but I'm breastfeeding. The bleach couldn't get into my breast milk could it?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
It is a very relevant question that you addressed. You can safely continue to breastfeed. No worries at all.
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
Follow up answer
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
It is a very relevant question that you addressed. You can safely continue to breastfeed. No worries at all.
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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