Patient's question:
A 10-month-old baby ate a small piece of plastic from the cigarette pack's outer packaging. It has been a week since then. They have urinated 4 times, but it wasn't noticed at first glance. The baby's mental state is normal, and they are eating dinner normally. Did they not have the phenomenon of not defecating?Doctor's answer:
Based on your child's condition, it is likely that they swallowed a small piece of the cigarette box packaging. Currently, the child is doing well, and it has been four days. They have had several bowel movements. The piece may not have been noticed during the bowel movements, possibly wrapped inside the stool, which adults may not have seen. In such cases, it is generally not a serious issue. Do not worry too much and you can appropriately give your child more water to drink. The above is advice for the question "What should I do if a 10-month-old baby swallows a small piece of plastic from a cigarette box packaging?", hoping it helps you. Wishing you good health!