Patient's question:
A child accidentally swallowed a one-cent coin, the smallest size, yesterday. The child ate it just last night and hasn't gone to the hospital yet. The child is over two years old and male. The doctor's advice is:"，
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Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, it seems the child swallowed a coin by mistake. Since the coin is small and its surface is relatively smooth, it is unlikely to cause gastrointestinal injury. Generally, the coin can be expelled from the body through the movement of the gastrointestinal tract. I recommend taking the child to the gastroenterology department of the hospital for an abdominal X-ray to confirm the position of the coin. Pay close attention to observe the child's condition daily and encourage them to eat more vegetables to help the coin pass out.