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What should you do if you accidentally swallow bits of ground glass but feel fine?

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See your MD: Most likely you may be ok. But have your md evaluate you for potential lung or stomach issues as these glass particles can cause problems such is lung infections, bleeding in the gastrointesitnal tract.

Answered 11/29/2020

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