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Accidentally swallow betadine
Hello doctor I have tongue ulcer. I go to dental checkup. Doctor tell it is due to stomach problem or sharp teeth. It rub betadine on my tongue both side. I accidentally swallow without rinse with water. Is there is any serious issue or not ?? After that I wash my mouth 4 times but there is metallic taste in my mouth. Please suggest dentist use regular betadine which is harmful or mouth betadine..I am in so much stress.
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Plz get your tongue ulcer checked clinically. You can visit my clinic for the same
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No issues , Don’t panic , nothing gonna happen.
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Swallowing betadiene does not create any problem
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Metallic taste wid go away eventually
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello
It is ok no problem
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
No need to worry
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
I certainly understand your concerns, It's not serious, it ll disappear in few hours
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
There is nothing to worry. Drink a lot of water. The metallic taste will go in sometime.
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