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I might have accidentally eaten plastic on hotdogs. i ate around 4 pieces the size of a marble maybe a bit bigger. should i be worried ?
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Well: Generally not recommended to eat the plastic around hotdogs. If it is not sharp usually this will pass without harm. For diagnosis and treatment see a primary care doctor
Answered 3/12/2016
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