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Swallowed foreign object
My child had swallowed a button/hook from one of his garments. Is it a worry? Pls inform. He is comfortable and playing normal.
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Absolutely nothing to worry. It will come out in stool in a day or two
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Get a X-ray done, flat plate abdomen from neck to pelvis.
If no breathing problems, nothing to worry.
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Dr. Harit Bansal
Pediatrician
17 yrs exp
Sonipat
Will come out through stools
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Dr. Trupti Shetty
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
Keep a watch on his bowel movements. Also keep checking to see if the button appears in his stools. If there is any stomach pain, you need to rush him to the emergency.
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