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Trying to understand. button batteries are very toxic if ingested. if they are burning holes in tissue wouldn't you see bad symptoms a week post ingestion?
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Maybe: Button batteries are not good to eat because they can leak acid and current into the intestines as they pass. Even worse, they can get stuck and cause deep injury. Keep them away for children's reach to avoid possible devastation.
Answered 11/17/2013
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Button batteries: are considered an emergency. there are several problems from toxicity to erosion through the side of the digestive tract. THese need to be removed immediately following ingeestion.
Answered 7/1/2014
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