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I think i swallowed a piece of foil stuck to a chicken nugget.will this cause problems or appendix issues?im sure it was a small piece but im scared!

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Dr. David Ziring answered

Not likely: As a physician who removes all kinds of foreign bodies ingested by children, I can tell you that a small piece of foil is likely to pass through your bowels and come out the other side without incident.

Answered 3/28/2016

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A member asked:

I think i swallowed a piece of foil stuck to a chicken nugget.will this cause problems or appendix issues?im sure it was a small piece but im scared!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Ziring answered

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