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A member asked:

I digested two small pieces of sharp plastic from a broke yogurt pot 24 hours ago and stomach feels unsettled should be worried/seek a doctor? thanks

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Plastic: No, this should just pass through your bowels easily.

Dr Grindstaff agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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