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Hello, i may have accidentally swallowed a piece of a bamboo toothpick a couple days ago. i was served a drink with a broken tooth pick and didnt realize it until i was halfway done. should i be concerned?
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Little risk: Probably this will pass through your intestine and out of your system in a day or two, without problem. If you develop abdominal pain or nausea & vomiting, see a doctor.
Answered 12/19/2020
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