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Urgent- I think I accidentally ingested poop
I was on the toilet, obviously defecating…. I wiped my bottom as normal, but some poop ended up getting on my finger. I was so disgusted and washed my hands about 10 times thoroughly to ensure every last trace was gone.
Now, I’m a nail-biter so cut to a few hours later when I was just biting my nails and all of a sudden I could smell poop. I told my siblings and my mom in the house with me that I was worried- they said maybe it was just me that needs a shower. It most certainly isn’t- I can quite easily distinguish between the “needs a shower” stench and the “poop” stench. Then I get a weird tingly feeling in the back of my throat (a similar sensation to when you have phlegm, only no phlegm was coming up) and realise that this must be the poop. I’m not sure what to do or how to get rid of it- I’ve brushed my teeth and took multiple swigs of mouthwash but still have that sensation- I’m certain I’ve ingested some poop- I’m worried about my breath and how it will absolutely reek now. Please help.
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Researchers found that bacteria that cause vomiting and diarrhea are often found under people's fingernails. The culprits? Changing diapers, poor bathroom hygiene and handling raw meat--all can leave behind unwanted guests under your nails. So if you are a nail biter, this is more likely to affect you. When I was being trained to be a caregiver, one part of lesson was on proper cleaning of the hands. We were told germs hide on the nails where it meets the skin or under and also beneath rings you might wear. We were provided with nail brushes even to scrub under the nails and when done, The teacher used a blacklight, turning off the bathroom lights so that we could see the evidence of remaining germs and we all had plenty still. So there is a good chance you ingested a small amount. As to how much or little it takes to give any symptoms or cause any health conditions I can't say. Although my guess is that having a healthier immune system is a good thing as our bodies naturally get submitted to germs on a daily basis and most often we never become ill. If you are concerned about odor from your mouth, the little you might have ingested from under your nails will not change your breath on an ongoing basis. If you are having throat issues or bad breath issues, my guess is that the nail biting incidence is just a coincidence. However you may have other issues. If your throat becomes worse in how it feels, it may be time to see an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist which can be referred to you be your general doctor. If you are experiencing foul odor from your mouth, it may be a condition where the food you eat becomes trapped in little pockets of flesh in the back of your throat and remain stuck there while decaying and that causes a very bad odor that never goes away until a doctor (specialist again) removes the stuck bits of decayed food from your throat. If you had this issue, you would have heard from every family member that your breath when even just speaking, is really bad and this is an ongoing issue over a long amount of time, not something that shows up all of a sudden, it developes over time and is not caused by poop though decayed food trapped in the skin of your throat can smell like it.
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