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I swallowed a pair of diamond studded earrings. what can happen? how long before before they come out of me?
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Foreign objects: If you've swallowed a pair of earrings, please get medical attention today. If they're very small they may come out harmlessly, but the studs could also poke your intestine on their way down to your rectum. Whatever your usual GI transit time is, will determine how long before they "come out" of you. Your doctor may want an xray also, and will check to make sure your bowel activity is normal..
Answered 6/10/2014
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