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My 3 year old son swallowed the foot of an action figure saturday night and has not had a bm since. i have him miralax (polyethylene glycol) but should i wait to call dr?

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Unlikely to be pbm: These foreign objects travel through the gut in a matter of 3-4 days.If they make it to the stomach, they will pass. Kids do this often and i worry most about button batteries (can be deadly), but these toy pieces aren't much of an issue, even if they have rough edges.

Answered 1/8/2014

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Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

INGESTIONS: As long as he is not vomiting, there is no abdominal distention or he is not in pain, watchful waiting. Make sure he drinks enough fluid. Avoid fried, fatty/oily/cheesy food; give more leafy vegetables, some prune juice. If not comfortable, check with his pediatrician.

Answered 9/28/2016

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