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Should i be concerned, i think i accidentally swallowed a tiny piece of aluminum foil from a sandwich. no bigger than my thumbnail. ?
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Should be fine: A small piece of foil should pass through your GI tract without any problem. There are no significant toxic effects from a small piece of foil, nor should there be any mechanical problems such as an obstruction. I always say however if you are having severe pain or vomiting, you should be seen.
Answered 10/17/2017
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