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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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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

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.

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Answered 3/12/2019

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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