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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of A Plastic Piece?
Question: small piece of a plastic ice tray came off and was frozen in ice cube and i swallowed it when i drank some tea . I feel it is sharp but little.
Brief Answer:
If significant pain then go to ER else wait for a day and watch
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. It is probable that the small piece of plastic has gone down your throat with drinking tea and caused an abrasion over the mucosa of the throat. This might be causing a pricking sensation and might continue for few days.
2. If the piece is a big one then there is a slight chance of it getting stuck in the food passage. It will help to know where exactly you are feeling the sharp end.
3. If the pain is significant then you should go to the ER immediately.
4. However if the pain is slight then you can eat fiber containing foods like fruits and vegetables and it will help to clear the plastic piece if it is stuck any where in the throat and esophagus.
5. If the pain persists till tomorrow morning with worsening then you have to consult a doctor and get your throat examined clinically.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
If significant pain then go to ER else wait for a day and watch
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. It is probable that the small piece of plastic has gone down your throat with drinking tea and caused an abrasion over the mucosa of the throat. This might be causing a pricking sensation and might continue for few days.
2. If the piece is a big one then there is a slight chance of it getting stuck in the food passage. It will help to know where exactly you are feeling the sharp end.
3. If the pain is significant then you should go to the ER immediately.
4. However if the pain is slight then you can eat fiber containing foods like fruits and vegetables and it will help to clear the plastic piece if it is stuck any where in the throat and esophagus.
5. If the pain persists till tomorrow morning with worsening then you have to consult a doctor and get your throat examined clinically.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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