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My child swallowed ink from a pen
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Bruckanswered
Pediatrics 29 years experience
Probably no worry: If he didnt choke on it and he just swallowed it than it should just pass without worry.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Depends: If it goes into his stomach it will pass easily in the stool with no problems. If it were to end up in his airway, it would cause continuous coughing ... Read More
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Eyal Simchianswered
Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry
Probably not: As long as it was swallowed it should pass without any problem. If you notice coughing or airway issues see an md for a possible chest x-ray.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Levineanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Probably nothing: If it were a single magnetic ball, it would pass "in the end." the real problem might occur if one or more such balls were swallowed. They could stick... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nayana Trivedianswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
What medicine?: Infant or child can swallow liquid or elixir or crushed pill in honey or apple sauce. But talk to your Pediatrician before giving any medicine.
3.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Likely nothing: The seed in its natural form has a hard coat that is likely to prevent any digestion as it passes through the kids GI tract over 3-4 days. In some par... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Cornelia Franzanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Soft gels: Soft gels are usually easier to swallow and to learn to swallow.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Needs eval: An evaluation by a child psychologist or therapist is in order. The kid may have developed a significant phobic reaction to an event where he did chok... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sandra Eleczkoanswered
Dentistry 37 years experience
Don't worry: Don't worry. This happens frequently and is not a problem. The tooth fairy can still find this tooth.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heather Joyceanswered
Pediatrics 16 years experience
Gradually: Some children can swallow pills without any problems, but others need training. The easiest way to teach a child to swallow pills is to gradually have... Read More
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nela Corderoanswered
Pediatrics 55 years experience
SWALLOW PILLS: If child is old enough to swallow pills, just tell him to put the pill at the back of his throat followed by swallowing plenty of water.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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