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Chewed a remote battery

2021-07-05 11:16:23
My son ,3 years old , chewed a tv remote battery and when noticed the battery I can sense a small leak .. what should I do ? He looks fine as of now . I dint give him anything to eat or drink and just rinsed the mouth with water . I have got a doctor appointment only by evening , if I need to take any immediate steps in the mean time
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Consult a Pediarician immediately, if it is lead battery it is harmful
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Take precautions to prevent this

Answered2021-07-05 16:24:07

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Visit hospital immediately as battrey contains acid which might burn the oesophagus and beyond It all depends on amount of swallowed

Answered2021-07-05 13:29:42

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