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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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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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