Patient's question:
Medical history and treatment effectiveness of the swallowed object: My son is only 18 months old. A week after swallowing it, we went to the hospital for a scan, where they said the coin seemed to be in the duodenum, just having left the stomach. It has been 10 days now. My son has been having bowel movements every day, but still hasn't passed it. I'm so worried and don't know what to do. Could it get stuck in the intestines? What kind of assistance is needed: Can it be passed out?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, it is never sticky to the intestines. Consuming rough fiber foods is beneficial for intestinal movement. Rough fiber can enhance the volume of feces, increase the time food residue stays in the intestines, and slow down the frequency of bowel movements.Suggestions: Rough fiber foods refer to those containing more than 2 grams of rough fiber per 100 grams of food. Rough fiber is essentially dietary fiber. Foods rich in dietary fiber mainly include grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, etc.