Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
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 Thanks 🙏
Answers (7)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+184
Button battery is very dangerous. Take your baby to emergency as earliest
Next Steps
Give some amount of honey, so that it will coat the battery
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
As battery passed in stools no need to worry . Greenish stool may b due to diet changes depends up on food wat child ate. If der any blood in stools or any Vomitings or abdominal pain then u shld consult .
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
I would suggest please go and consult your doctor.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hello, I understand your concern
Since the button battery has been passed in stool and your child is currently active and asymptomatic, this is a very good sign. The major danger with button batteries occurs when they get stuck in the esophagus or GI tract, leading to chemical burns or perforation — this usually causes symptoms like drooling, vomiting, chest pain, abdominal pain, refusal to feed, or bleeding. Your child has none of these.
Green stools can happen due to rapid transit of food through the gut or due to dietary changes or minor gut irritation. It’s not uncommon after a stressful event like battery ingestion or after ingestion of foreign bodies. As long as your child is active, feeding well, and passing stools without blood or mucous, it is not a concern.
Next Steps
Keep your home safe — ensure button batteries and other small objects are stored out of reach of children.
Teach older siblings and family members to avoid giving such objects to toddlers.
If the child remains well and active, no follow-up is required. If there is any doubt, a stool repeat test or abdominal X-ray can be done to rule out retention, but in this case, it’s likely unnecessary.
Health Tips
Red flags:
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Blood in stools
Refusal to feed
Fever or lethargy
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
If it out in motion then nothing to worry
But still show once physically to nearby pediatrician for examination
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Jyoti Yadav
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Mumbai
Button battery are dangerous . You need to take up the child for physical consultation without wasting any time
Next Steps
Urgent medical attention is required
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.