A member asked:

Will the digestive acid melt or digest plastic. because im worried, i swallowed a plastic bb and im worried that it may melt or release toxins. help?

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Dr. answered

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

Answered 4/11/2018

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NO: It will pass out though your bowel movements.

Answered 10/8/2017

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

No: The plastic will pass. It won't hurt you.

Answered 4/12/2018

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