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Might have accidentally swallowed broken glass that was cooked into food about 12 hours ago. not sure. no significant pain.
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Should pass: if 12 hours have gone by this small piece should pass on through your bowel movement,especially since you do not have any pain, a good sign.
Answered 10/14/2016
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Glass: Surprisingly glass and the vast majority of swallowed foreign bodies pass without incidence. No need to do anything, unless pain or rectal bleeding. Expect the item to pass in 24 to 48 hours.
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