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My daugther has ulcerative colitis, I thinkshe swallow some mercury from a thermometer isshe in risk

Kika
09/19/09
Kika
Topics:Ulcerative Colitis

I want to make sure she`ll be  ok.

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Sunday, September 20, 2009

Kika,

 

I would think that anybody who may have swallowed mercury from a thermometer should be checked out. If I were you I would call your local poison control center and tell them what has happened and they will tell you if your daughter needs further care. 

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