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I swallowed a lot of toothbrush bristles by accident. can this cause appendicitis?
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Toothbrush bristles: Highly unlikely, but if symptoms remain please contact your doctor.
Answered 2/4/2019
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No: In the future, be careful of what you swallow.
Answered 8/13/2016
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Probably not: But if you have abdominal pain it should not be ignored. Please see your Physician at once if pain is still present.
Answered 8/15/2016
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