What happens if you accidentally swallow a small piece of ice?
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Over a third of adults have at one point accidentally swallowed something they shouldn't have, and if you accidentally swallow a small piece of ice, it's often a source of immediate, albeit unnecessary, panic. A small, solid piece of ice can feel surprising and momentarily uncomfortable as it travels down the esophagus, but for most healthy adults, the body handles it with ease.
