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While eating dinner, i accidentally swallowed a small bit of a toothpick. will it pass normally, or should i be worried.

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Toothpicks: Swallowing a toothpick can become serious. The smaller the piece, the less likely you are to have a problem. There is always a chance of a perforation however, in the stomach or colon. Your primary care doctor can help monitor for dangerous symptoms in this situation.

Answered 9/29/2016

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No worries: It will pass just fine with no problems. Don't worry!

Answered 9/5/2017

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