Question 1

i swallowed a bottle cap, just from one of the plastic walmart water bottles and now my chest is burning alot in waves. i have a high pain tolerance and this hurts. what is it what steps do i take?

Accepted Answer

: If it is causing you that much discomfort, you need to be evaluated to be certain the bottle cap isn’t stuck in your esophagus somewhere or the intestinal tract if it made it into your stomach. You can go to the nearest emergency room and they can check on x-ray or CT scan where the bottle cap is. If it is stuck somewhere, it may need to be removed. If it is passing, then it can be observed.

Question 2

hey ive been posing about the plastic poland spring water bottle cap i accidentally swallowed... its been about a week and a half and i feel great but when i pooped earlier it was so small but felt big concerned could it be stuck in rectum pls awns?

Accepted Answer

See doctor..: In order to find out if there is stool/bottle cap “stuck” in your rectum, you will need to be examined by a doctor. Your primary care doctor is a good place to start. If that doctor is unable to diagnose the problem, he/she could refer you to a GI specialist. Best of luck to you!

Question 3

i swallowed a plastic water bottle cap, i don't feel sick or anything but i'm worried i won't poop it out.

Accepted Answer

Swallow: Most likely the water bottle cap will be in your stools within few days.  It is none digestable  so it has to come if not then you will need to have a x-ray to find out where the FB is at.

Question 4

i accidentally swallowed the plastic ring on bottles after chewing on it (not doing that ever again). it was a bit bent so it didn't get stuck going down, though im a bit worried about it not passing, its been about 2 days now, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: You can get an xray to see where it is . See a doctor in person

Question 5

swallowed a small piece of plastic off a dental floss pick. was drinking a bottle of water and never realized i even swallowed it until after the water was gone?

Accepted Answer

: Stop worrying and try not to make it a habit.  A small piece of plastic off a dental floss pick, can be a serious health concern. If the object becomes lodged in the digestive tract, it can cause damage and require medical intervention. It is important to seek medical attention if any symptoms arise or if the object does not pass through the digestive system within a few days. You must search.

Question 6

i swallowed hard plastic on accident what could happen?

Accepted Answer

It is likely that: this will pass through your body and come out with your feces.

Question 7

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 8

what will happen if i accidently swallowed a piece of a plastic wrapper from a popsicle? how do i know that it is in my body system? please help.

Accepted Answer

Watch for symptoms: When you swallow something that is small usually the body gets rid of it  in your stools. However, if the object is significantly large it might cause intestinal obstruction which requires immediate evaluation. You might present with abdominal pain and difficulty passing stools.  If you are presenting symptoms please consider going to the ED.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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I swallowed a bottle cap, just from one of the plastic walmart water bottles and now my chest is burning alot in waves. i have a high pain tolerance and this hurts. what is it what steps do i take?

A member asked:

Hey ive been posing about the plastic poland spring water bottle cap i accidentally swallowed... its been about a week and a half and i feel great but when i pooped earlier it was so small but felt big concerned could it be stuck in rectum pls awns?

A member asked:

I swallowed a plastic water bottle cap, i don't feel sick or anything but i'm worried i won't poop it out.

A member asked:

I accidentally swallowed the plastic ring on bottles after chewing on it (not doing that ever again). it was a bit bent so it didn't get stuck going down, though im a bit worried about it not passing, its been about 2 days now, what should i do?

A member asked:

Swallowed a small piece of plastic off a dental floss pick. was drinking a bottle of water and never realized i even swallowed it until after the water was gone?

A member asked:

I swallowed hard plastic on accident what could happen?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

What will happen if i accidently swallowed a piece of a plastic wrapper from a popsicle? how do i know that it is in my body system? please help.

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

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

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