Plastic button swallowed

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Asked for Male, 1 Years

Three days back my 1yr old son swallowed a plastic button washer which is used in earing and it is smaller than regular shirt button. Till now I can't see it in his stools. He is normal asusual. How long it will take to come out.

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It should be expelled by 36 to 48 hours. It's best to wait and watch

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Dr. Rahul Poddar Laparoscopic Surgeon 10 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rahul Poddar

Laparoscopic Surgeon 10 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Sometimes such objects can take upto a week also. But if it is not moving ahead then Appropriate measure may be needed. Should wait for atleast 7 days.