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I accidentally swallowed the plastic ring on bottles after chewing on it (not doing that ever again). it was a bit bent so it didn't get stuck going down, though im a bit worried about it not passing, its been about 2 days now, what should i do?

Q: i accidentally swallowed the plastic ring on bottles after chewing on it (not doing that ever again). it was a bit bent so it didn't get stuck going down, though im a bit worried about it not passing, its been about 2 days now, what should i do?

: You can get an xray to see where it is . See a doctor in person

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

You can get an xray to see where it is . See a doctor in person

Answered 6/29/2021

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A member asked:

I accidentally swallowed the plastic ring on bottles after chewing on it (not doing that ever again). it was a bit bent so it didn't get stuck going down, though im a bit worried about it not passing, its been about 2 days now, what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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