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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Ingestion Of Cotton

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Posted on Thu, 6 Oct 2016
Question: Hi Doctor,

today I went to dentist. he put a small cotton between my two teeth. I mistakenly swallowed that cotton. Cotton is digestable? how it can impact me? how it will come out? can anyone pls help?
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Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

You don't need to worry. Cotton will come out when you pass the stools.
It has got nothing to do with your health.
just relax.

Get back if any query.

regards,
dr VSK
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Follow up: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (5 minutes later)
thanks a lot for you help.
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Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for follow up.

You are welcome.

Regards,
Dr VSk
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

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Practicing since :2004

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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Ingestion Of Cotton

Brief Answer: good health Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for query. You don't need to worry. Cotton will come out when you pass the stools. It has got nothing to do with your health. just relax. Get back if any query. regards, dr VSK