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If i accidentally swallowed a dry and sharp tea leaf, will i experience digestion issues and will my stomach lining be destroyed by the sharp leaf?

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No: When a tea leaf get wet is gets soft and should not cause any damage to you gastrointestinal system.

Answered 1/7/2017

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A member asked:

If i accidentally swallowed a dry and sharp tea leaf, will i experience digestion issues and will my stomach lining be destroyed by the sharp leaf?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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