Is it dangerous for children to eat coins?

Patient's question:

I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop lately. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Is it dangerous for a child to eat coins?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, if there are no special circumstances, it should be completely possible to excrete it from the intestines. Moreover, the edge of the coin is relatively smooth, so it is generally unlikely to damage the intestinal mucosa, causing gastrointestinal damage and bleeding, and other risks. There are many causes of pediatric digestive diseases. If a child is diagnosed with a pediatric digestive disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in children and maintain a balanced diet.

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