Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Could you tell me what happens if you accidentally swallow a string of mardi gras beads?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Quite a feat: Mardi gras beads are a long string and i cannot imagine how you could accidentally swallow the entire string. But assuming you did, it could string out and pass through your GI tract, or your digestive enzymes could break the string and the beads would be released and pass out, or it could bunch up and obstruct the tract requiring endoscopy to remove or major surgery.
Answered 6/10/2014
5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Do the Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) 3060 work the same or better if u swallow the little beads instead of in the capsal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could you tell me what happens if i accidentally swallowed the button on my teeth?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can you tell me what you suggest if i accidentally swallowed a drop of fusidic acid eye drops will it harm me?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could you tell me what happens if you swallow a transistor?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What to do if i might have accidentally swallowed mouthwash what could happen?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
What would happen if you accidentally swallow a string of mardi gras beads?
What should I do if I swallowed marti gras beads not the string by the way?
I live in LA and we were at a parade for Mardi gras and I got hit really hard in middle of head with huge pack of beads and I have a headache Concussion?
My son have swallowed an orbi/ water bead or 3. Is there anything to worry about? I know they not toxic but they do keep expanding? Thank you?
I have 2 small bumps next to my right tonsil (which is also swollen) and I have a sore throat when I swallow. The bumps r bead sized what could it be?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
