Patient's question:
Just now, my baby picked up a one-cent coin and I don't know if he ate it or not. He just swallowed a couple of mouthfuls of saliva. There's nothing else unusual, but will he swallow the coin?Doctor's answer:
The coins on one side aren't very large; if they are harder and brighter, they are even smaller and might be swallowed. However, since the child shows no abnormalities now, it proves that they haven't been choked. Also, because coins are round, even if they are in the stomach, the chances of causing significant harm are extremely low. It is recommended to further closely observe the child's condition and, ideally, actively find the coin the child has taken to determine that they haven't swallowed it. If it cannot be determined, it is advised to closely monitor whether the coin has been excreted. If there is still concern, it is best to have the child checked at the hospital, as it can be easily inferred whether the coin has been passed.