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Swallowed a coin

2017-04-06 23:05:04
Hi, I am 18 years old and I just swallowed a 5p UK coin by mistake. What should I do? It doesn t hurt and I cam breath and swallow normally.
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Need x Ray of chest and abdomen then upper gi endoscopy if required

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