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Can Plastic Lining Ingestion Be Harmful?
yes, can the liner of a pop can hurt you. the drinks i bought that we were drinking from felt like & looked like it had clear plastic in it. when drinking them it would hang in the back of your throat. i don t know if it would be the clear lining in the can. they had it checked they claim and its supposed to be the lining from the can. what do you think.
Thu, 20 Dec 2018
Hi,
The defect possible would depend on the size of the plastic with its consistency and ability to pass the GIT. If small amount with fine surface, it will easily pass the stomach and all through anus without issues.
If larger in size, rough configuration, might obstruct in upper end of esophagus or GE junction and make an emergency.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
The defect possible would depend on the size of the plastic with its consistency and ability to pass the GIT. If small amount with fine surface, it will easily pass the stomach and all through anus without issues.
If larger in size, rough configuration, might obstruct in upper end of esophagus or GE junction and make an emergency.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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