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Suggest Remedy For Acid Reflex After Swallowing Piece Of Plastic
I swallowed a piece of plastic 2 days ago that was mixed in with the ice in my drink....i discovered the plastic in the ice after swallowing a considerable piece, about the size of a dime, and it does have sharp jagged edges.....what should I do? I've had acid reflux ever since...
Mon, 7 May 2018
Hello,
I understand your concern. Some advice that I can give to you are:
1) Take antacids.
2) Avoid spicy food.
3) Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and smoking.
4) Do an ultrasound for further examination, if you don't feel better.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
I understand your concern. Some advice that I can give to you are:
1) Take antacids.
2) Avoid spicy food.
3) Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and smoking.
4) Do an ultrasound for further examination, if you don't feel better.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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