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Upon accidentally swallowing a bobby pin should there be concern?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: While it may pass through the GI track and come out in feces - due to it's shape if could get stuck in the GI track and cause damage. Recommend medical evaluation.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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