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If one accidentally ate a small bit of tissue paper, will it be excreted out via bowels?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Small bit: A small bit is not likely to hurt you. Eating quite a bit of paper can be dangerous and may even lead to acute tubular necrosis of the kidneys.

Answered 5/22/2015

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