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My 3 years old son swallowed 1 Rs coin
Hi, My 3 years and 4 months old son swallowed 1 rs coin 3 days back. We did another x ray today and coin is at same place in stomach. Doctor told us to wait for 4 to 5 days. Child is active and no symptoms. Please help. Can we wait to come out naturally?
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Dr. Shiva Kumar
Laparoscopic Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
As it is in the stomach wait and watch. It should pass on its own by atleast 48 to 72 hours
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Wait and watch
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Dr. Sumit K Kansal
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4 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Yes you can wait if it is in stomach region.
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Wait and watch.
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