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I swallowed my lip ring and it feels like its stuck in my chest and its very uncomfortable?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't know the size: But would seek medical attention if you have pain. Some objects may simply pass through the GI tract. Don't know enough about lip ring (size/shape) to know if it would easily pass or not.

Answered 10/26/2014

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