Patient's question:
The baby is 16 months old and accidentally swallowed a platinum ring. It has been 11 days, and it hasn't come out yet. The baby shows no symptoms of illness now. Can it come out?Doctor's answer:
Hello, generally it is possible for it to be excreted through the stool, as the food will wrap it up. It will not be absorbed, so don't worry, just wait and see for now. I suggest eating more bananas, vegetables, and fruits to help soften the stool and promote excretion. It may take about 2-3 days. Additionally, if you have abdominal pain, you should promptly check whether it is caused by this factor leading to intestinal obstruction. You may need an ultrasound and X-ray to monitor and observe the current location of the foreign object.