Patient's question:
A ten-month-old baby found a one-cent coin on their play table and later couldn't find it. If the baby swallowed it, what should I do? Can it be pulled out? I just want to know what to do in this situation.Doctor's answer:
The child is ten months old. If there is a case of accidentally swallowing a coin on one side, and it hasn't become lodged, it generally comes out with the stool. It's important to check carefully and, if necessary, undergo an ultrasound to see how the child swallowed it and whether it's still in the stomach or intestine. Eat more high-fiber foods and closely monitor the child's stool. It's advisable to visit the hospital for a check-up. If the child is generally in good condition, they can consume more high-fiber foods, drink plenty of water, and perform abdominal massage to help expel the foreign object.