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A member asked:
My boyfriend works at a factory and today he accidentally swallowed a very small, but sharp piece of metal. should we be concerned?
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Small/non toxic: As long as it passed through to his stomach and it is non toxic it will become coated and pass through the remainder of his digestive system. If he has symptoms of difficulty swallowing, vomiting, abdominal pain, blood in his stool or if it is a poisonous substance; he should be seen. All the best.
Answered 7/26/2018
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