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What Should Be Done After Accidental Ingestion Of Plastic Toothpick?

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Posted on Thu, 9 Jul 2015
Question: my husband swallowed a plastic toothpick, what should we do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Needs medical attention...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I agree to the previous doctors recommendation. Ideally he should visit the ER where X-ray will be performed to locate the swallowed foreign body. Depending on the location, the doctor can choose to retrieve it.

There are chances of traumatic injury. Hence he needs careful monitoring and attention.

Regards
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What Should Be Done After Accidental Ingestion Of Plastic Toothpick?

Brief Answer: Needs medical attention... Detailed Answer: Hi, I agree to the previous doctors recommendation. Ideally he should visit the ER where X-ray will be performed to locate the swallowed foreign body. Depending on the location, the doctor can choose to retrieve it. There are chances of traumatic injury. Hence he needs careful monitoring and attention. Regards