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Can someone tell me how people know if you swallowed something wrong?
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Not hard: If it doesn't belong in your stomach,you swallowed something wrong...but it's usually not a problem and will find it's way out the other end. If it's a battery or sharp metal object,seek medical attention
Answered 5/8/2016
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