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Swallowed hair while eating

2019-03-04 15:58:58
I have swallowed some 3-4 small hair while having food today. What can be the possible health issues and whether is it a serious issue ? Can some gastroenterologist guide me what would be the symptoms or indications , when I need to get alert ?
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Swallowing few small hairs is not a problem. But if this is happening frequently it is a problem. Some psychological evaluation may be required. Few hairs are unlikely to causes any SYMPTOMS. But please make sure this doesn't happen again.
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high fibre diet salads green vegetables fruits. have plenty of fluids in between two meals.

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