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My 4 year old swallowed one small magnet. smaller than a 10c piece. will it pass or should i take him to er?
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Emergency room: The size and composition of the magnet are of concern. Most likely there will be no complications, but an evaluation is indicated. Please see the emergency department.
Answered 2/17/2020
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Worrisome : A kid that swallows one may swallow more, or another metallic object that the magnet would pinch between layers of his gut causing damage & possibly a hole in the gut. This could lead to dire consequences. I would go in & make sure what is there before bad things happen.
Answered 2/19/2020
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