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Child swallowed button batteries
Unfortunately yesterday morning my child swallowed button batteries while playing without us knowing. It came out through his feces this evening without any symptoms with my child's stomach as normal as before loose, no symptoms, child active and playful as before.only problem is his potty became greenish since this morning.. should I worry too much or consulting is required
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If you are sure that it has come out, then nothing to worry unless child is asymptomatic (no abdominal pain, vomiting).greenish tools should not be concerning
Next Steps
If green stools persisting then to confirm it with a Pediatric gastroenterologist
Health Tips
But be careful, that button battery can be dangerous to kids. Keep it out of reach from children
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Oh this looks like a lucky escape. The button battery might have caused serious damage - internal burns in oesophagus, stomach and intestines. Even perforation!
If the child is active and playful, no tummy pain and no diarrhea or vomiting it should be fine. But you can do the following to help the baby protect against any corrosion caused accidentally-
Give 2 tsf of honey every 10 min - upto 6 doses - the weak acid of honey neutralises the alkalinity of button battery
( jam given in less than 1 year old - the child is 2 years as I can see, so honey is great)
Next Steps
If any symptoms persist - Green stool/ stomach pain/ vomitings please visit nearest hospital emergency
Health Tips
Get a stool test for routine and occult blood
Buy toys and products with child safe policies. Button batteries, any other batteries to be kept locked, beyond reach of the baby
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