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What Are The Side Effects Of Swallowing Glass Pieces?
Question: what happens if i swallowed a bit if ground glass/
Brief Answer:
It depends
Detailed Answer:
it depends on the size of the glass and if it is sharp.
Anything under 2 centimeters in diameter should pass through your intestines without problem. You will not digest nor absorb the glass, and it should come out eventually in your stool. if it is sharp it can potentially puncture or get stuck anywhere in the intestines. you should then see a physician. if you develop any pain or intestinal bleeding you should go immediately to the ER
It depends
Detailed Answer:
it depends on the size of the glass and if it is sharp.
Anything under 2 centimeters in diameter should pass through your intestines without problem. You will not digest nor absorb the glass, and it should come out eventually in your stool. if it is sharp it can potentially puncture or get stuck anywhere in the intestines. you should then see a physician. if you develop any pain or intestinal bleeding you should go immediately to the ER
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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