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Accidentally, I ate a small piece of paper. What to do now?

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Published At June 8, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I accidentally ate a small piece of paper last night. I drank plenty of water and also ate normal food, but still I can feel it. What to do?

Hi,

Thank you for reaching out to icliniq.com. I understand that you are currently facing some sensitive issues, but I want to assure you that there is nothing that cannot be managed.

The problem you are experiencing is the result of the raw and dry paper surface, as well as the chemicals it contains, causing irritation and denuding the superficial layer (mucosa) of your throat. This is why you still feel as if there is a piece of paper in your throat. To alleviate your symptoms faster, I recommend gargling with lukewarm water mixed with salt five to six times a day. Try to allow the water to reach as deep into your throat as possible. This will provide soothing relief to your throat. Additionally, you can take an allergy tablet like Claritin (Loratadine) twice a day for only three days. If you experience pain, you can take Ibuprofen 400 mg twice a day after meals. However, it is important to consult your specialist doctor, discuss the situation with them, and take the medicine with their consent. Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif
Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Cardiology

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