A member asked:
should i take my 7 year old son to hospital he has just swallowed a one pound coin?
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Dr. Florence Nwofor answered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Yes. It is rather: urgent especially if child has throat or chest pain. It is important to determine the location of the coin and evaluate the risk of aspiration. Take care.
Answered on Oct 15, 2017
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Dr. Mark Diamond answered
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Nope: Not necessary.Other than diarrhea not high enough dose to be a problem.
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A 42-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
48 years experience Pathology
Go to hospital: Take you son to the causality department of the nearest hospital, immediately.
Wish you and your son good health!
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Dr. John Chiu answered
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It will pass: If it is not sharp and the size of a capsule, it will likely pass in the stool in a couple of days. If he develops abdominal pain , you will need take ... Read More
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Dr. Allen Menkin answered
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If : If your child is in pain, has difficulty breathing, or cannot swallow you have an acute emergency. If your child is not having any respiratory diffic ... Read More
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