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Hi, I was at a dinner party last night (in a foreign country). I ate a pinwheel-looking dessert, and it turns out that it had saran wrap in it! I didn't realize it and swallowed it. Later I found out that everyone had spit theirs out. Is saran wrap harmful? it wasn't a very big piece. Thanks!
hello, most likely this will pass uneventfully such as when coins get swallowed, but for the next 5-7 days monitor your bowel movements to see if you can see it make its way through. if you notice worsening abdominal pain, inability to pass gas, no bowel movements, bloating/distention, seek medical attention.
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Is Swallowing Saran Wrap Harmful?
hello, most likely this will pass uneventfully such as when coins get swallowed, but for the next 5-7 days monitor your bowel movements to see if you can see it make its way through. if you notice worsening abdominal pain, inability to pass gas, no bowel movements, bloating/distention, seek medical attention.