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I swallowed small amount of wall paint (containing lead) by mistake.im having throat infection .im worried if it might cause damage to my kidneys?

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Not a problem: Your GI tract will eliminate most of this and the tiny amount abosorbed will do no harm Your kidneys will never know about it.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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