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Swallowed about 55 toothbrush bristles ?
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New toothbrush: You need a new toothbrush. By the time you read this answer, the bristles will have passed into your intestines. Be careful next time.
Answered 1/1/2023
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Why? This has to be deliberate and can do serious harm. If you are fortunate they will pass uneventfully. If not you may experience severe gastric distress/disorder with Emergency Room requirement. Your erratic behavior shows a need for evaluation by a mental health professional.
Answered 1/1/2023
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