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A member asked:
Hi i am saying this on behalf of my friend he has a problem with spoons, is it possible to swallow a teaspoon, or a toothbrush?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
May be possible, but definitely not a good idea. Why in the world would you want to do that?
Answered 11/19/2021
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Not safely. To avoid surgery, have your friend seek immediate psychiatric health. Your friend's problem is dangerous and requires treatment by a mental health professional.
Answered 11/18/2021
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It is possible but highly inadvisable. Your friend should seek counseling if s/he has any inclination about swallowing things normal do not swallow.
Answered 11/20/2021
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