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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of A Plastic Piece?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Apr 2016
Question: Just accidentally swallowed a juice tops seal (plastic&aluminium) while i was drinking juice. Not sure if it's lodged in my throat. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Go to ER and get checked; xray if needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Healthcaremagic.com.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.

I understand your concern.
In case of ingestion of foreign bodies, it should be taken seriously. You should go to ER and get checked because you are not sure whether it is obstructed in your food pipe. In ER, doctor would be able to check clinically for symptoms and get an XRAY done to rule out such obstruction. Aluminium being radio opaque, will be seen in xray if it is lodged.
Generally, the chances of it being obstructed is less, but one must rule it out and taking it lightly is not recommended.
So go to ER and follow accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of A Plastic Piece?

Brief Answer: Go to ER and get checked; xray if needed Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query in Healthcaremagic.com. This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query. I understand your concern. In case of ingestion of foreign bodies, it should be taken seriously. You should go to ER and get checked because you are not sure whether it is obstructed in your food pipe. In ER, doctor would be able to check clinically for symptoms and get an XRAY done to rule out such obstruction. Aluminium being radio opaque, will be seen in xray if it is lodged. Generally, the chances of it being obstructed is less, but one must rule it out and taking it lightly is not recommended. So go to ER and follow accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.