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Original post by lizzxo
I don't think you should worry, I swallowed my tongue ball a while back and i'm still here, drink some water to help move it along, but if you really are worried then you should tell someone
Thanks
What's it made out of? If it's something fairly standard then I wouldn't worry too much - small children eat spare change quite a lot (often without their parents knowing) and they're fine.
If you're really worried you can call the NHS direct or go to A&E (which is a bit of effort) or if it's a slightly strange type of metal - like those rocks/toys that make a noise when you throw them in the air and they get attracted to one another, then you might want to get it checked out.
If you're really worried you can call the NHS direct or go to A&E (which is a bit of effort) or if it's a slightly strange type of metal - like those rocks/toys that make a noise when you throw them in the air and they get attracted to one another, then you might want to get it checked out.
Meh it's a grey area you could just call NHS direct maybe? Personally unless you started getting stomach cramps/pain, vomiting and diaorrhea/constipation I'll head to A&E. Good chances it'll pass through your system and you'll do a shiny poo in a bit...
"Accidently" swallowed one? Why did you put it in your mouth in the first place? I dont think much will happen, it will just come out the other end. Anyway like someone above said, you can call NHS direct for peace of mind. They're open 24 hours a day so they should be able to give you some advice about the situation and what to do.
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Call up the NHS helpline, but you should be fine....
Also it depends in the size of the metal ball.
I remember when I was about 7 years old, I somehow managed to swallow one of those yellow kinder egg containers without telling anyone.
The poo I had 2 days later was one of the most painful experiences of my life.
Also it depends in the size of the metal ball.
I remember when I was about 7 years old, I somehow managed to swallow one of those yellow kinder egg containers without telling anyone.
The poo I had 2 days later was one of the most painful experiences of my life.
(edited 12 years ago)
Original post by Death.
Call up the NHS helpline, but you should be fine....
Also it depends in the size of the metal ball.
I remember when I was about 7 years old, I somehow managed to swallow one of those yellow kinder egg containers without telling anyone.
The poo I hate 2 days later was one of the most painful experiences of my life.
Also it depends in the size of the metal ball.
I remember when I was about 7 years old, I somehow managed to swallow one of those yellow kinder egg containers without telling anyone.
The poo I hate 2 days later was one of the most painful experiences of my life.
Jeez did you swallow that whole or break it up? lol. Must've felt like you were literally laying an egg.
Original post by SirRamAlot
Jeez did you swallow that whole or break it up? lol. Must've felt like you were literally laying an egg.
I can't remember exactly now, but I remember choking on it for about 10 seconds, before stuffing my fingers down my throat to try and remove it, but I inadvertently pushed it down into my throat and into stomach with my fingers.
Pretty traumatic experience.
Those things are not safe for young children at all.
I swallowed a £2 coin when I was 7 and didn't die 
If the metal was dirty or magnetic, or made of a toxic material, or you've had problems doing similar things in the past, I'd go to A&E to be on the safe side, or get a next-day GP appointment by ringing up tomorrow. If not, chances are you'll be fine tbh.
If the metal was dirty or magnetic, or made of a toxic material, or you've had problems doing similar things in the past, I'd go to A&E to be on the safe side, or get a next-day GP appointment by ringing up tomorrow. If not, chances are you'll be fine tbh.
If you do call NHS Direct then remember to use 18185.co.uk for a better deal on an 0845 number
you must be loving to swallow
As long as it's not sharp, it's nothing to worry about.
A&E is full of cases like these. There's nothing they can do about it.
Just have a look after you've been to the toilet. It should be out of your system within 3 days. If it's not, THEN go to A&E. But only then.
A&E is full of cases like these. There's nothing they can do about it.
Just have a look after you've been to the toilet. It should be out of your system within 3 days. If it's not, THEN go to A&E. But only then.
I can't not laugh at this.
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