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I ate a egg .... and there was plastic in it.... now what should i do.... if that was a artificial egg, then it miht be a problem to me.. .

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Will probably pass: Most plastic is undigested and will if small likely pass. Seek urgent attention if abdominal pain or vomiting

Answered 4/10/2017

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Ingested plastic?: It is nothing to worry about except if has sharp sides or is particularly big. If you have pain vomiting or rectal bleeding go to the hospital.

Answered 4/3/2017

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