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Can You Digest Bone Fragments? Risks, Realities, and Medical Advice

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The majority of ingested foreign bodies, including small bone fragments, pass through the digestive tract without major complications. However, the human body's ability to truly digest bones is extremely limited, and swallowing certain pieces can pose serious health risks due to their size and shape.