Patient's question:
What should be done if a five-year-old swallows a coin and it gets stuck above the esophagus? Previous treatment and outcomes: What should be done if a five-year-old swallows a coin and it gets stuck above the esophagus? What kind of assistance is desired: What should be done if a five-year-old swallows a coin and it gets stuck above the esophagus?Doctor's answer:
If the coin is stuck and won't come down, you should try to get it out.Guidance: It's not clear how many days it's been stuck. If it's been a short time and there are no discomfort symptoms, you can wait and see if it will come out on its own. If it hasn't come out after a longer period, you can use an endoscope to remove it.
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