Patient's question:
A nine-month-old baby ate a plastic bead with a diameter of one centimeter. On the third day, they experienced dry heaving and nausea with vomiting symptoms again. Could this be related to the reason they ate the bead? What should be done? Can the bead be passed out?Doctor's answer:
The baby swallowed a bead. Is there currently any difficulty in breathing? If the bead is smooth, it is generally possible for it to pass out on its own. I suggest you have an abdominal X-ray to understand the movement of the bead. In the future, please pay close attention to your child's safety. It is best to have an X-ray to see where the bead is located and how it can be removed. Although most beads can pass out on their own, it is still important to be vigilant about the possibility of intestinal obstruction and other complications. If symptoms such as nausea and vomiting reappear, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly at a regular public hospital's pediatric surgery or general surgery department.