“Swallowed bottle cap?”
I just accidentally swallowed a bottle cap and It wasn't the original size it was bent and there were no sharp edges or anything, will I be fine?
Male | 18 years old
Complaint duration: Just now
Medications: None
Conditions: None
2 Answers
EmergencyMedicineEmergencyPhysician
MOST LIKELY. IF YOU SWALLOWED IT AND IT MADE IT TO YOUR STOMACH, IT WILL GO THROUGH YOU GI TRACT FINE. LIKELY WILL POOP IT IN 24-48 HOURS. YOU WOULD BE AMAZED AT WHAT WILL PASS THROUGH. NEEDLES, RAZORS, SHARP OBJECTS. IT IS MAINLY IF THEY GET STUCK IN THE THROAT OR ESOPHAGUS THAT WE WORRY. AS LONG AS YOU DON'T START HAVING ABDOMINAL PAINS, VOMITING ETC, YOU'LL PROBABLY FIND IT IN THE TOILET IF YOU LOOK
I suggest going to nearest ER and being evaluated. Do not take anything by mouth
