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I just swallowed a piece of plastic, about a inch in size. it came from the plastic that surrounds a tube of cookie dough. should i be concerned?
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Probably not: Most things that make it into the stomach will pass without any problems. For bad belly pain, see a doctor. Otherwise...This too shall pass!
Answered 11/24/2020
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