Swallowing plastic is a very common accident that happens among children around the age of 6 months to 3 years. Parents should immediately seek medical attention if a child is showing any signs of choking.
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I am scared about plastics in bottled water. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I need to be completely fit. I take care of my diet and water. I just saw the news that the bottled water that we take every day may have millions of bits of plastic in it. Is it possible, and if yes, how? Does normally treated bottled water have invisible plastics in it? Inadvertently... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Do not worry. I am here to take care of you. Actually, yes, plastic bottled water has a lot of microplastic that human eyes can not see except with the use of a microscope. This is because these plastic bottles are made of polyethylene, which i... Read Full »