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Accidentally ate Aluminum foil

2019-10-26 03:14:14
I accidentally ate aluminum foil (1-3gm) 5 hours ago. Should I visit a doctor and ask for chelation therapy? Could it be dangerous?
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Chelation etc may not help. Get x ray abdomen done to follow its progress. Visit a general surgeon. Have banana cucumber papaya etc to help it pass down .

Answered2019-10-26 04:30:48

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