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Swallowed Vinyl Glue, What Should I Do ?

My 1 year old son might have swallowed vinyl glue. he has some on his lips and hands so im pretty sure he swallowed some. he is currently taking a nap. he swallowed the glue while we were driving and when we pulled up to the house he was sleeping. he keeps making these stuttering sniffles while he is sleeping. what should i do. will he be fine?
posted on Tue, 23 Nov 2010
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Vinyl is a non absorbable material. Because it is a glue Gastric contents (food) and colonic contents (stool) stick to it.

It will pass out in stool.

Regards,
Dr. Jagdish
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Swallowed Vinyl Glue, What Should I Do ?

WELCOME TO HEALTHCAREMAGIC Vinyl is a non absorbable material. Because it is a glue Gastric contents (food) and colonic contents (stool) stick to it. It will pass out in stool. Regards, Dr. Jagdish