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How long after my child swallowed a quarter will it take to pass through her system?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Jay Park answered

24-36 hours: Amazingly, children pass most of the foreign bodies uneventfully.

Answered 7/30/2012

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2-4 days: If this follows the normal pattern it should pass in 2-4 days.Some kids with slower motility would take longer.

Answered 10/12/2015

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