A member asked:

So then what would happen if your child ingested a button battery and it wasn't witnessed. how soon would you most likely see symptoms? scares me!

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Dr. Daniel Steffy answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Don't wait: Onset of symptoms can vary by battery type/size. If likelihood is high that battery was ingested then er for x-ray is advised.

Answered 11/17/2013

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