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What happens if my son swallowed a meat bone from a meat chop , i dont know how big it is but it passed through his throat and he is ok but still im very worried as the bones look big , size 2 cm or 3 im not sure ?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Should pass : If the kid can swallow fluids the object(s) has made it to the stomach. It will likely transit through the gut & end up in his poop in 2-3 days.If he develops colicky belly pain have him seen. Sometimes feeding them stewed okra will form a layer of membrane around the object & soften the edges.

Answered 6/7/2020

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A member asked:

What happens if my son swallowed a meat bone from a meat chop , i dont know how big it is but it passed through his throat and he is ok but still im very worried as the bones look big , size 2 cm or 3 im not sure ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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