Question 1

what would happen if you accidentally swallowed small pieces of a plastic fork?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Plastic fork pieces are non-toxic and do not have significantly sharp outside edges even if broken.  Your intestines are used to reacting to sharp objects by retracting and so penetration is extremely unlikely.  Swallowing pieces of plastic cutlery is probably very common and I have seen no reports about this in the medical literature.  So don't worry about it.

Question 2

while eating with a plastic fork, i accidently bit off one of the sharp ends and swallowed it. very small. only like 3mm but it's sharp. is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will pass through your system within the next 3-7 days without problems.

Question 3

think i accidentally swallowed small pieces of either glass or plastic ? what do i do ? eat bread ...drink water and milk ? motrin ? what would help ?

Accepted Answer

Nothing. : Dont do anything. If symptoms such as bleeding or alarming symptoms develop go to the er.

Question 4

i accidentally swallowed a small piece of plastic pen cover

Accepted Answer

No harm will come: It will not cause any harm.The plastic piece will be excreted in the feces sooner or later.

Question 5

i just swallowed a small piece of a plastic fork. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends how small: Anything smaller than a cm or 1/2 inch should pass without incident. If it is bigger than that or develop any symptoms please visit an emergency room. Do not try to induce vomiting as reching and heaving with a sharp object can cause more damage.

Question 6

i accidentally swallowed a small piece of plastic  off an icee wrapper trying to make a small whole what will happen iam suppose to have a bypass in 3?

Accepted Answer

Nothing at all: do nothing at all , it we'll probably pass through your GIT track tell it goes out.

Question 7

my child swallowed a small plastic tine from a plastic fork! do i need to worry!?

Accepted Answer

Probably no worry: If he didnt choke on it and he just swallowed it than it should just pass without worry.

Question 8

two days ago, i swallowed a small piece of plastic which was broken from a fork i was using. would it be harmful to my body? would it get digested?

Accepted Answer

It could be: Harmful, as if it was sharp, it could have damaged your intestinal tract ranging from your esophagus all the way to your colon.  But if it was a very small piece, more than likely it became encapsulated by your stool and at this point, you've likely already pooped it out.  You can't digest plastic.  At this point, you need to monitor for abdominal pain.  If you develop pain reach out to your doc.

Question 9

i accidentally swallowed a small piece of plastic (the end of a pen bit but not the nib) i swallowed it and can breathe fine but can feel it (no pain)?

Accepted Answer

Do not worry: If you swallowed it, not inhaled it, there is no reason to worry. It will come out of the other end on its own.

Question 10

i accidentally swallowed a small piece of plastic that came off a tag on a sock & it been in my throats since monday, i need help!!

Accepted Answer

ER: Go to ER they can check your throat visually or get the procedure done by an Ear Nose and Throat specialist.

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What would happen if you accidentally swallowed small pieces of a plastic fork?

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While eating with a plastic fork, i accidently bit off one of the sharp ends and swallowed it. very small. only like 3mm but it's sharp. is this ok?

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Think i accidentally swallowed small pieces of either glass or plastic ? what do i do ? eat bread ...drink water and milk ? motrin ? what would help ?

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I accidentally swallowed a small piece of plastic pen cover

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I just swallowed a small piece of a plastic fork. what should i do?

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I accidentally swallowed a small piece of plastic off an icee wrapper trying to make a small whole what will happen iam suppose to have a bypass in 3?

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My child swallowed a small plastic tine from a plastic fork! do i need to worry!?

A member asked:

Two days ago, i swallowed a small piece of plastic which was broken from a fork i was using. would it be harmful to my body? would it get digested?

A member asked:

I accidentally swallowed a small piece of plastic (the end of a pen bit but not the nib) i swallowed it and can breathe fine but can feel it (no pain)?

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I accidentally swallowed a small piece of plastic that came off a tag on a sock & it been in my throats since monday, i need help!!

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