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I Just Swallowed A Small Bit Of My Aluminium Foil

Posted on Sun, 12 Jul 2020

Question: I just swallowed a small bit of my aluminium foil with my evening tablet. Will it get stuck in my stomach or bowel and cause me a problem? I am concerned as the foil is sharp?

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (21 minutes later)

This happened 2 hours ago and I have been feeling fine. Will this just come out tomorrow in the toilet?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Don't worry about it

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

Don't worry about swallowing small amounts of aluminum foil.
The foil will not cause any damages.
It will come out with body waste in the morning.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

It was quite sharp so I was worried it will get stuck? It was about the size of my index finger nail.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It will not cause anything to you.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I don't think that it will get stuck somewhere because it is easily banded and mixed with food.
Don't get worried because it will not cause any damage to you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng