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My son swallowed a penny, can there be any long time effects of that?
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Usually not: If a coin gets stuck in the esophagus that can be dangerous. If he has drooling, difficulty swallowing, or throat pain, he needs to be seen in the emergency department and have an x-ray to make sure it's not in the esophagus. Otherwise he should be followed by your doctor with an x-ray to determine the location of the coin, and make sure it passes. Most coins pass in the stool uneventfully.
Answered 12/27/2012
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