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I accidentally swallowed the bar part of my lip ring. it's plastic and it's stuck in my throat. i tried to force it down or force it out nothing works?

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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

Ring: That is dangerous. You must immediately see your doctor who would refer you to a GI for this to be removed by an endoscope.

Dr Livingston and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/21/2015

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A member asked:

I accidentally swallowed the bar part of my lip ring. it's plastic and it's stuck in my throat. i tried to force it down or force it out nothing works?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

Dr Livingston and 4 doctors agreed

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