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I accidentally swallowed a pill wrapped in aluminum foil the other day. is this dangerous?
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Aluminum foil pill: It should be fine. It has likely passed with stooling by now. I would be concerned if you have abdominal pain or difficulty swallowing.
Answered 12/13/2020
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