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Swallowed toonie

2017-12-19 14:30:38
I accidentely swallowed a toonie. i have not experienced any pain in my chest or stomach and i have eaten without discomfort. Should i worry?
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Yes you should see a general surgeon as soon as possible. They may advise x Rays and/or an endoscopy to try and extract the foreign body. It may get stuck lower down in intestine
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Please visit a general surgeon at the earliest

Answered2017-12-21 12:19:02

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