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Teeth Swallowed

2026-03-13 10:55:39
My daughter 9 years old , her upper teeth was shaking for few days . Today she swallowed the teeth while eating food in the morning. She went to school and came home . She is very normal . But I m concerned about it . Will it come out in stools. Should I take her to dentist .?
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )

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Do x ray abdomen and chest to confirm location of the teeth and depending on that have to decide next step but child is active so don't become panic

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If child is Asymptomatic Do x ray abdomen and chest to confirm location If is in esophagus need endoscopy If is in stomach or intestine then observation and high Fibre diet and observe whether passed in stools mostly it will pass by 1 to 3 days
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do x ray abdomen and chest and consult on (97766994 seven one)
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Watch for: Abdominal pain Vomiting Blood in stool Check stool for tooth passage

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Observe child for any other problem,do Xray Mostly teeth will come out

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Get xray done
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visit physically to nearby pediatrician

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

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Don't worry Usually it will come in the stools Observe each stool thoroughly Suppose if you don't find in stools by 3 days Better take a X ray

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Kindly do x rays

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