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Swallowed something that felt sharp. could it cause internal bleeding? what should i do?
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Swallowing a sharp o: The outcome depends on what it was you swallowed. I would ask your physician or er for a possible x-ray to determine if it's anything that could harm you as it passes. If it's just a scratch from a fishbone it sould heal but better afe than sorry.
Answered 10/23/2017
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