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What to do if 4 years old child swallow magnet(foreign body ingestion). xray shows that its in small bowl loops?

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This depends. If you are sure it is only one, it will eventually pass out of the poop in a week or less. X-rays can document movement/elimination. If you are not absolutely sure it was just one, it may need removal. If there are 2 high strength magnets at different intestine levels they can draw together & kill compressed bowel tissue by compromising blood flow= emergency abdominal surgery.

Answered 11/14/2022

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Hope it will pass. Local Drs who have seen x ray best to consult on this. Keep him way from iron skillets. ;-) Dr humor. Size would and shape would be important.

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Dr. TRUC DAO answered

baby will poop it out

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