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I accidentally swallowed a piece of chipped plastic cup. it got stuck up high in my throat but was dislodged when i ate. it still feels uncomfortable and sometimes painful first in my chest and now in my upper abdomen

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Dr. Ron Pelton answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

You : You should consider seeing a GI doctor who can look down there with a scope and see if it is still scratched. Ask your pcp for a recommendation.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

I accidentally swallowed a piece of chipped plastic cup. it got stuck up high in my throat but was dislodged when i ate. it still feels uncomfortable and sometimes painful first in my chest and now in my upper abdomen

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ron Pelton answered

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