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A two and a half year old swallowing a coin, three days on and still nothing in his pooh, any cause for concern. otherwise well eating and fine. no corrosive risk from gastric acid. coin unknown. thanks?
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Observe: Provide fluids and fiber in his diet. If there are any respiratory problems, cough, fever or GI symptoms, please see your physician. Batteries in the shape of a coin can be corrosive, and if there is a chance that the coin was actually a battery, please see the Emergency Department right away.
Answered 3/12/2019
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