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I think i swallowed a small piece of metal from a can of sauce.! what do i do.? i'm freaking out.?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
21 years experience
You're ok: Most foreign body ingestions can be managed conservatively. If you are not sure about having ingested a foreign body, then it could not have been very large. In this case, if it has entered your stomach, it will likely pass in less than four days, probably sooner. If you develop any gastrointestinal symptoms, you can see your doctor. He might order an abdominal x-ray and manage you expectantly.
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Last updated Jul 20, 2018
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