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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidentally Swallowing An Earring?

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Question : I swallowed a small earring mistaking it for my pill in the middle of the night. Will it pass ?

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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Respected XXXX, hi by enlarge it passes smoothly in stool.

Detailed Answer:
Respected XXXX, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly.
*When there is any foreign body in intestines, its passage depends on many
factors like :
- shape of foreign body - bowel movements - oral intakes by the patient - host
response to foreign body etc.
*If you had a pair of earring & you have another of it right now, I suggest
immediately upload the photograph of it .
*Till then I assure you to relax , don`t panic usually small foreignbodies pass out
smoothly without issues in majority of cases.
Hope this helps you.
Thanks for using Health Care Magic & giving me an opportunity to assist you.
Wishing you fine speedy recovery from the same.
Regards dear take care.
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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidentally Swallowing An Earring?

Brief Answer: Respected XXXX, hi by enlarge it passes smoothly in stool. Detailed Answer: Respected XXXX, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly. *When there is any foreign body in intestines, its passage depends on many factors like : - shape of foreign body - bowel movements - oral intakes by the patient - host response to foreign body etc. *If you had a pair of earring & you have another of it right now, I suggest immediately upload the photograph of it . *Till then I assure you to relax , don`t panic usually small foreignbodies pass out smoothly without issues in majority of cases. Hope this helps you. Thanks for using Health Care Magic & giving me an opportunity to assist you. Wishing you fine speedy recovery from the same. Regards dear take care.