Does Swallowing Metal Piece Accidentally Cause Any Internal Injury?

Posted on Tue, 31 Mar 2015

Question: Hi Doctor,
I had a metal tooth crown(on back lower tooth) fixed around 25 months back. When i was chewing on some food, it came off and in attempt for me to retrieve it i accidentally swallowed!! Since it is metal, is there any risk of internal injury of my digestive tract and tne system?
Thanks in advance

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No risk of any damage

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Thanks for writing in.

As such there is no damage even if you have digested a metal cap.
You need to take bananas & plenty of water, so that it gets excreted through stools.
Still if you have any problems, please go for ultrasound & consult a physician.

I hope I have answered your query.

Wishing you very good health.

Regards,
Dr. Neha Sumra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Neha Sumra (15 minutes later)

Thanks for your quick reply, doc.
I was concerned if the metal would actually be digested. Yea i am drinking lot of water.

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its too small & will be excreted

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Need not worry.
It is too small & will be excreted through stools. Just have banana.
In case of stomachache go for ultrasound.

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta