We can check that off our been there done that list.
Child swolloed marble.
What should i do.
Rachel did that one a couple of years ago.
Push the fiber and plenty of liquids for a few days and check when she goes potty if you can.
If it is take the child to a pediatric gastroenterologist because these are the specialist that deal with these type.
A coin that is stuck will induce stomach or chest pain drooling trouble swallowing vomiting and fever.
These objects may be accidentally swallowed.
If the coin has passed through the throat into the stomach it should pass out from the system in less than 4 5 days and usually within two days.
If it has not been two weeks yet don t worry.
When a child swallows a marble coin lego or other items that is not food the item is referred to as a foreign object.
My child swallowed a metal marble.
My child swallowed a penny and it is stuck.
Do not induce vomiting.
Do not induce vomiting.
If a button battery is swallowed and becomes stuck in the oesophagus food pipe it can burn through tissue in just two hours causing severe injury or death.
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I tried to ring nhs.
We may pass on relevant.
A glass marble is inert smooth and round and should pass through her with no trouble.
There are worse things to swallow.
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When your child swallows an object young children often put small objects in their mouths such as marbles pins or coins.
If the doctor thinks the object will move safely through your child s system on its own you may be told to keep an eye on your child and his bowel movements over the next few days.
It s smooth and the size of a marble.
After two weeks have an x ray and confirm the marble is still in there.
My 5 year old son swallowed a small plastic ball type object about an hour ago.
If you think a child has swallowed a button battery go to your nearest hospital emergency department or call an ambulance immediately.
The most popular foreign object for children to swallow are coins.
He was upset that it happened but is not in any pain or reporting any ill health.
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