Question 1

if child swallowed a penny a week ago, would it have passed through by now?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But you may have missed it in the child's stool.  An xray is the only way to be sure, however most coins will pass on their own.  Ask your doctor if an xray is needed.

Question 2

how long after my child swallowed a quarter will it take to pass through her system?

Accepted Answer

24-36 hours: Amazingly, children pass most of the foreign bodies uneventfully.

Question 3

what do i do if my child swallowed glass?

Accepted Answer

Go to the : Emergency room.  Your child is at risk for serious complications if the glass has any sharp edges.

Question 4

my child swallowed a small plastic tine from a plastic fork! do i need to worry!?

Accepted Answer

Probably no worry: If he didnt choke on it and he just swallowed it than it should just pass without worry.

Question 5

child swallowed own tooth dangerous?

Accepted Answer

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 and lead to problems.

Question 6

what would happen if child swallowed a tiny magnet ball?

Accepted Answer

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 to one another within the lining of the digestive tract and cause a necrosis of the gut at the point where they have attracted/adhered to one another.

Question 7

if a 5 year old child swallowed chewing gum, do we need to fear about it?

Accepted Answer

Nothing specific: It will pass through the system as an undigestable piece of debris. The myths your mother told you about this are just that, a myth.

Question 8

how can  a child swallow pills more easily?

Accepted Answer

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 them swallow bigger and bigger candy objects (for example: nerds-->mini m&m's-->large m&m's) without chewing, with water. Also, have them put their head back to swallow pills and forward to swallow capsules.

Question 9

how do i teach my child how to swallow pills?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

when a child swallows a safety pin, where does it end up?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully pin closed: Hopefully the safety pin was "closed" when swallowed, because it will end up in the child's gastrointestinal tract. It would be best to consult a physician or surgeon to see whether the pin needs to be removed surgically, or whether it can be allowed to pass with the child's stool.  Please go to your nearest urgent care or emergency room.

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