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Swallowed foreign object

2019-09-28 03:34:15
My child had swallowed a button/hook from one of his garments. Is it a worry? Pls inform. He is comfortable and playing normal.
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Absolutely nothing to worry. It will come out in stool in a day or two

Answered2019-09-30 02:37:16

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Will come out through stools

Answered2019-10-15 03:27:53

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Dear parents, Get a X-ray done,  flat plate abdomen from neck to pelvis. If no breathing problems, nothing to worry.

Answered2019-09-28 07:46:12

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Keep a watch on his bowel movements. Also keep checking to see if the button appears in his stools. If there is any stomach pain, you need to rush him to the emergency.

Answered2019-09-28 07:29:18

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