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Coin swallowed
My son is 6 years old. 3 days ago he swallowed five rupees coin. We had X-ray. And doctor told it comes out in stool. But not yet come. What we should do
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Do repeat x ray and check location of coin
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If no symptoms of pain or restlessness you can wait 3-4 days.
Also, give him 2-3bananas per day , papaya, guava.
See that he passes stool .and keep a check.
Otherwise, you have to show the gastroenterologist to remove the coin by endoscopy
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Usually comes in 2 days
Maximum 7 days
Danger signs: diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting, stomach ache
Then need to remove by scopy.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Do endoscopy and remove it
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Dr. SK KJM Alisha
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Hi. Please consult a gastroenterologist
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