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My son swallowed one tiny magnet ball . help?
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Probably will be ok: Will depend on the composition of material, age of child and if multiple swallowed.Call your local poison control or er for more help..
Answered 9/26/2016
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Need x-ray: If absolutely certain was only one, then should pass. If more than one, they can stick to one another within / through the intestine walls and prevent passage, create perforations, etc. Have him evaluated to be safe.
Answered 12/18/2016
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