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I think I swallowed a stapler pin 2 days ago and im not sure if I did swallow or not. But im afraid as I swallowed it day before yesterday and today from morning I had a bit stomach cramp and incomplete bowel movement im not sure if its coz of stapler. Should I see a doctor or wait for some signs? If so what are those signs I had to look for ?help me.
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Dear Lybrate user, usually the foreign bodies are thrown out of the body with 24 to 72 hours. There is a problem if it gets impacted in some part of the alimentary canal. If the symptoms and discomfort persist the go for an xray of the abdomen and consult a surgeon.
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