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I think i may have swallowed a tiny chicken bone.. should i worry?? its giving me anxiety worrying about whether itll puncture anything.?

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Likely okay: We have a lot of experience with young kids who swallow everything imaginable. Most of these things pass harmlessly in the poop in 3-4 days. If you consume stewed okra it will form a congeal around it & soften the edges as it passes.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 10/31/2020

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