Patient's question:
A three-year-old child has swallowed a one-yuan coin seven days ago and it has not been expelled yet, still staying in the stomach. What should be done?Doctor's answer:
There will be no reaction at all. Generally, it's not a problem as long as it doesn't enter the trachea, it will never interfere. It can usually be excreted through the stool and will never be absorbed. Don't worry, just wait and see for now. I suggest your baby eat more bananas, vegetables, and fruits to soften the stool and promote bowel movement. Additionally, if there is abdominal pain, it's important to check promptly whether it's causing intestinal obstruction due to this factor.