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What happens if you swallow a very sharp tiny broken glass?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It could tear: Tissue in your GI tract.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/2/2020

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A member asked:

What happens if you swallow a very sharp tiny broken glass?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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