Question 1

i swallow too much air. lots of bloating and gas. is there a doctor i can see about swallowing too much air? breathing tips? subconscious?

Accepted Answer

Therapist: What you are experiencing is a learned behavior. What triggured it needs to be discovered. A good therapist can help you find the answer.

Question 2

how much toothpaste has to be swallowed to cause a toothpaste overdose?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on toothpaste Fluoride concentration. To prevent it, children must be supervised until healthy toothbrushing habits have developed.

Question 3

swallloned some benzydamine whole gargling with it. will i be ok? i'm very worried.  im scared swallowed too much to be safe. help!

Accepted Answer

19 hours later: Just saw your post.
I hope you are well, but as a general answer any time you are afraid of a possible poisoning, either you or a pet, call poison control.
This nationwide system can answer your question right away.
Amount, concentration, specific drug, alcohol, sedatives and other considerations must be evaluated.

 Call poison control!

Question 4

swallowing anbesol how much is dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Try not to swallow.: Anbesol (benzocaine) is a "topical" anesthetic that is used to soothe skin or mucous membrane or oral pain.  It should not be swallowed. Some people can have an allergy to this medicine, and this drug can sometimes cause serious side effects.

Question 5

what happens if you swallow too much blood?

Accepted Answer

It might be vomited: Up in what looks like coffee ground material. It may cause melena - black, tarry, foul smelling stool. It could cause nausea.  If you are swallowing large amounts of blood - you likely need prompt medical care (unless you are deliberately drinking blood from a source other than your body).

Question 6

please tell me how swallow study is done and what can it diagnose? how much radiation do you get from this procedure?

Accepted Answer

Swallow study.: You are given a contrast agent and various textured materials to swallow.  Brief pictures are taken with low dose radiation to define the swallowing process.  Minimal radiation is limited to the area of study.

Question 7

how long can you live off of ensure? is three bottles a day good? i have issues swallowing food so i pretty much stick with liquids now.

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia: The more important question here is why are you having trouble swallowing? The vast majority of causes of dysphagia in a 29-year-old are easily treatable. You should see a gastroenterologist for further evaluation. Do not delay. Good luck.

Question 8

it's the second time i've experienced this. the first time was much tamer and went away with time. i swallowed two routine prescription pills before this started happening.

Accepted Answer

May need an ER exam: A college-aged person with chest pain must see the doctor to find out why. It is too hard to guess the seriousness or severity, so that means patients usually get an ER evaluation. If it turns out to be a heart problem, a collapsed lung, a pneumonia, a blood clot in the lung, bad heartburn, costochondritis (inflammation of the rib joints), etc..., she will still be in the right place at the ER.

Question 9

good day

yesterday i had some pork and soon after started salivating too much and i am still salivating a lot and it feels like ive swallowed too much salaiva. please help.

Accepted Answer

Need more info: It is unlikely that eating pork is related to your excessive saliva. Swallowing your own saliva, even if excessive will not cause any harm. If the symptoms have persisted beyond a day or so, it would be prudent to see a doctor or dentist to rule out oral lesions that may be causing hyper-salivation.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 10

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.

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I swallow too much air. lots of bloating and gas. is there a doctor i can see about swallowing too much air? breathing tips? subconscious?

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How much toothpaste has to be swallowed to cause a toothpaste overdose?

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Swallloned some benzydamine whole gargling with it. will i be ok? i'm very worried. im scared swallowed too much to be safe. help!

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Swallowing anbesol how much is dangerous?

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What happens if you swallow too much blood?

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Please tell me how swallow study is done and what can it diagnose? how much radiation do you get from this procedure?

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How long can you live off of ensure? is three bottles a day good? i have issues swallowing food so i pretty much stick with liquids now.

A member asked:

It's the second time i've experienced this. the first time was much tamer and went away with time. i swallowed two routine prescription pills before this started happening.

A member asked:

Good day yesterday i had some pork and soon after started salivating too much and i am still salivating a lot and it feels like ive swallowed too much salaiva. please help.

A member asked:

Swallowed a piece off candle. what could happen?

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