I Swallowed a part of a toothpick

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I accidentaly swallowed a small piece of a toothpick maybe the quarter. I dont feel any symptoms exept that my troath feels a bit weird.

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

You need not worry if you don't have significant problems such as severe throat pain, severe pricking sensations while swallowing. Usually piece of tooth pick will easily pass through our digestive system.

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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham

General Physician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

It is likely to have gone down without causing any obstruction, Kindly observe if you have any pain, irritation of the throat, any breathing difficulty or consistent coughing, in which case you should visit the ENT so that you can be examined to look out for any obstruction and have it removed accordingly. If the problem persists or worsens visit the ER at the earliest.