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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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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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No: The plastic will pass. It won't hurt you.
Answered 4/12/2018
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