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My daughter swallowed a coin but she is quite normal what do i do?

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Basics: If it made it into her stomach, she will readily drink fluids and if so there is no emergency. A trip to a clinic with x-ray capability could verify the presence and location of a coin. If present you can consult with the staff on whether they think it will pass naturally or need to be retrieved. I wouldn't worry much at her age if it were a small coin, but a larger coin is borderline.

Answered 11/27/2020

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Watch and wait: If she is not having any trouble breathing, swallowing or eating, you watch and wait. Check her stools to make sure coin passes within 2-5 days. If sure it has not passed by then. call pediatrician to request a "babygram" to locate the coin. If starts complaining of pain or has symptoms develop, call immediately at that time.

Answered 11/27/2020

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