What should I do if I swallow glass?

Patient's question:

I suspect I may have swallowed glass without any pain, but I feel like there's something inside that doesn't affect my ability to eat. Usually, I don't feel like there's anything there, but when I drink water, I get a sensation of something obstructing my throat.

Doctor's answer:

Hello! According to your description, if you really swallowed glass shards, your throat would be immediately scratched. It would not only cause extremely severe pain but also lead to vomiting blood. Therefore, it is unlikely that you swallowed glass shards. If there are no severe reactions, you don't need to worry. If you're still not sure, you can go to the hospital for a throat examination with a laryngoscope. You didn't feel anything unusual when eating, so there's no need to worry. I hope this helps you. Wishing you good health!

📌 Related Posts