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Accidentally Swallowed an entire Candy

2021-06-17 10:57:32
I accidentally Swallowed an entire hard sugar candy (Cough drops). Should I be concerned for this or visit a doctor ?
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If it is not giving any symptoms then it's probably down the food pipe ... Nothing to be worried about ... If it's just candy it will be digested and excreted
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don't panic

Answered2021-06-17 13:40:00

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Do u have any symptoms now ?if u feel any difficulty in breathing or cough then visit doctor face to face for further management otherwise Dnt wry.

Answered2021-06-17 11:05:57

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Swallowed candy, if no choking in throat  or cough.Then don't panic.
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consult a nearby physician.
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candy will be absorbed in intestine or may be excreted with stools.

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