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Swallow date seed
Hi Dr..My 5.5 year old daughter swallowed date seed my mistake.She is breathing, eating and drinking properly.Do we need to take her to hospital.Is this an emergency case or it will pass in stool.
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Since your daughter is breathing and swallowing normally, this is not an immediate emergency.Small, smooth objects like date seeds typically pass safely through the digestive tract.You do not need to take her to the hospital unless new symptoms develop.Monitor her closely over the next 3 to 4 days for the seed to pass in her stool.Seek immediate medical care if she experiences abdominal pain, vomiting, or difficulty swallowing.Keep her hydrated and offer high-fiber foods to help the seed pass naturally.
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It is reassuring that the child has no symptoms currently. In most cases, a swallowed date seed passes out naturally in the stool.
Please observe the child for any of the following symptoms:
Persistent cough
Vomiting
Breathing difficulty
Abdominal pain
If any of these symptoms develop, please consult your paediatrician immediately.
For now, allow the child to eat and drink normally and ensure adequate fluids.
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Don't worry...it will digest it come out
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observe for any abdominal distention and vomiting
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Dont worry if no issue in breathing eating and drinking then that means it entered into stomach
Tomorrow morning you can check it motion
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