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Is swallowing hair harmful? what if you have that sensation?
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Can be: If you have a compulsion to eat your hair you may have trichophagia which is essentially a compulsive behavioral disorder. If consumed alot you could develop a bezoar which is essentially a ball of hair that can obstruct your intestines or stomach. You may want to talk to your family doctor if this is the case.
Answered 3/2/2013
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