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HEALTH EMERGENCY! QUICK!

I am suffering from bulimia and anorexia, i just was trying to purge using a toothbrush and it got stuck in my throat and i swallowed it. i tried puking it back up but it wont come out. what should i do just let is pass, or go to the emergency room or what? help fast! please!

34 minutes ago - 3 days left to answer.

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29 minutes ago

ps- I feel fine right now. but is it still dangerous to have in me? should i let it come out "naturally"

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Sweetheart, a toothbrush is not made of material that you can digest, you will need to go to the ER. They won't even try to have you pass it or puke it up because of its odd shape. it could puncture your intestines, stomache or something. While you are there, I seriously suggest you sign up for some sort of counseling for the bulimia and anorexia. Women die from this. It can also cause Erosion of tooth enamel, stomache ulcers, and much much more. Please seek help young lady.

  • Debbie
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Go straight to the ER. Don't mess around with this. I have a coworker who almost died just from having a peanut stuck in his esaphogus. While your there get some help on the eating disorders. They could also kill you.

  • 1 decade ago

    It wont come out, it's an obstruction! go to the Hospital right away and get it removed. you could die from it puncturing your stomache

  • 1 decade ago

    you need to go to hospital immediatly not just to remove toothbrush but also to get help with other conditions good luck

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes, you will need to go to the ER right away...the sooner the better.

  • 1 decade ago

    no honey you need to go to the ER it could kill you, it wont pass thru your intestines. you need to get there ASAP!! call 911 if you need to

  • 1 decade ago

    ER asap-it could puncture your bowel and you would bled out

  • 1 decade ago

    definitely go to the er

  • 1 decade ago

    Call 911, tell them what happened!

  • pj
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    stay calm get to ER ASAP WRITE DOWN WHAT HAPPENED SO THEY LL KNOW GO GO GO GO

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