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My one year old may have swallowed a piece of a flooring staple, what should i do?
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Feeding the kid stewed okra or similar vegetable debris will form a congeal around the object & help it travel through and out the digestive tract in a few days. Even without this these generally pass without problems. If you feel the kid is developing colicky belly pain their doc can assess them.
Answered 5/6/2023
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Watch for signs of shortness of breath, GI upset. The staple may have sharp edges and an imaging study may be obtained, as indicated. Please follow up with your Pediatrician. A virtual consult with Healthtap is available.
Answered 5/6/2023
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