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Son licked naphthalene balls
My son licked naphthalene balls he immediately threw it, I gave him some salt water do I need to take him to a doctor. He is normal and no vomiting.
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Please take him to ypur nearby pediatrician
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Better to get the chd checked as naphthalene is known to be toxic. Watch for vomiting, red urine or any other complaints
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Naphthalene balls are poisonous, get the child examined by a nearby paediatrician
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