Question 1

i swallowed a bobby pin, will i be okay?

Accepted Answer

EVAL: I would seek medical evaluation. Some objects pass easily through the digestive tract. The problem with a bobby pin is that it is elongated and narrow. Thus it could get caught up in  or puncture the GI tract.

Question 2

what would happen if i swallowed a aa battery?

Accepted Answer

Go to hospital: Battery can leak and cause significant internal damage.

Question 3

i swallowed a metal pen lid. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Foreign body: In general when swallowing a foreign body such as a pen lid you can expect to pass the foreign object in your stool in 5-7 days. Check your stools daily Sometimes eating bread or food helps to pass the foreign body more rapidly

Question 4

swallowed a piece off candle. what could happen?

Accepted Answer

probably nothing: Candle wax is insert and cannot break down with the usual bodily enzymes. The candle piece should pass harmlessly without any problems.

Question 5

i accidentally swallowed a dime. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Swallowing a Dime: Usualy a dime will pass through without any ill effects . Are you sure it was a dime - if it was a thin wafer-type battery it could cause lots of harm. ?

Question 6

what if i swallowed a lil piece of dried now glue?

Accepted Answer

: Nothing bad will happen- you will poo it out. But why do it at all? it is not meant to be taken by mouth

Question 7

please help me! i accidently swallowed some mash wash?

Accepted Answer

MouthWash?: Although some mouthwashes contain alcohol, swallowing a small amount should not cause you significant harm.  However, in general, mouthwash should be swished and spit out.

Question 8

i accidentally swallowed a quarter, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

No: It may be painful when it comes out in the stool, but it shouldn't hurt that much.

Question 9

i think i swallowed a spider. need advice on what to do?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Your stomach acid will kill the bugger.

Question 10

i accidentally swallowed a strawberry whole. is this bad?

Accepted Answer

No: No but be careful of swallowing objects that are large, and chew carefully before swallowing.

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