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Does Swallowing Plastic Cause Any Harm?
Question: I discovered that the plastic cap from my milk carton got mixed in with my smoothie. I drank it through a straw and think I got all of the pieces out as they came through the straw but what if I did swallow a small piece? I have no symptoms and most of the pieces were at the bottom of the blender. Would it be dangerous if I did swallow a small piece with my smoothie? I am a XXXXXXX citizen.
Brief Answer:
There is no danger.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. Do not worry. You will not come to any harm. If you swallowed any pieces, they will pass out in your stools over the next few days. You need not take any action. You may not notice them in you stools.
I hope this has reassured you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
There is no danger.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. Do not worry. You will not come to any harm. If you swallowed any pieces, they will pass out in your stools over the next few days. You need not take any action. You may not notice them in you stools.
I hope this has reassured you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you very much. Appreciate your answer and promptness
Brief Answer:
Thank you.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are welcome.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
Thank you.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are welcome.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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