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Arrgh - possibly swallowed a tiny fleck of metal!!

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Shoppup · 31/01/2024 22:38

I was trying to open a can earlier and the ring pull was really stiff, had to use my nails. A couple of flecks of aluminium were under my nails so I noticed and picked them out at the sink. I have then gone to eat some toast, finished it and looked down at my hand to see a few specks of metal from the ring pull still there. All literally just full stop sized, tiny.

I think there’s a high chance I have swallowed at least one. I know I probably sound like a hypochondriac but I’m worried as I’m pregnant and don’t want anything bad happening to me or baby :(

Could it be really bad?

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Product3257 · 31/01/2024 22:41

You'll be absolutely fine

Overthebow · 31/01/2024 22:42

It’ll be aluminium so you’ll be fine

BreakfastAtMilliways · 31/01/2024 22:45

I wouldn’t worry. Your stomach contains 5% hydrochloric acid which is more than enough to dissolve whatever microscopic specks might have found their way in.

Shoppup · 31/01/2024 22:49

Thanks everyone. I’m going to read this back in a year and think what a numpty.

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