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I spotted a fruit fly or a small flying insect in my kitchen and all i can think about is if some gotten into the food that i just ate. i don't think i seen anything in my food but maybe it got mixed in somehow. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Let go of the insect or fly. It may be only one of your daily variants of anxiety. Talk to your doc about your intrusive thoughts and worries.

Answered 11/14/2019

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A member asked:

I spotted a fruit fly or a small flying insect in my kitchen and all i can think about is if some gotten into the food that i just ate. i don't think i seen anything in my food but maybe it got mixed in somehow. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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