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Is Accidentally Ingesting A Small Piece Of Plastic Dangerous?

I m thirteen and I was eating a popsicle with it still in the wrapper and I bit a piece and I felt a piece of the soft plastic get caught in my throat.I feel it on the right side of my throat and I m afraid of choking but I calmed down because I notice that choking is immediate and I knew I was fine.But still I m worried.
Fri, 10 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If the plastic is soft and border are not sharp then don't worry .
It may come in the stools on next day or day after in the feces.
Take soft diet, avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks.
If you observed pain abdomen or blood in stool then you can consult your surgeon he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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Is Accidentally Ingesting A Small Piece Of Plastic Dangerous?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If the plastic is soft and border are not sharp then don t worry . It may come in the stools on next day or day after in the feces. Take soft diet, avoid spicy food and alcohol avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. If you observed pain abdomen or blood in stool then you can consult your surgeon he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.