Kid eat a coin

Asked for Female, 7 years

2 days back my daughter has eaten a small coin of Rs.5. We thought that it will be discharged from her body. But now it's more than 48 hours. I'm checking her diapers after that incident so that I will be satisfied that the coin is no more in her body. But couldn't find the coin and it is not discharged from her body. Now, what should I do? Should have her X-Ray done. Then visit the child specialist?? Please guide.

Posted 5 years ago

Responses (1)

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

Family Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

I'm so sorry to hear that. Even if shes stable you should take her to the ER immediately. Wherever the coin is it may suddenly block the smaller airways and cause a major damage, even loss of life God forbid.
If you don't feel the need then you must get Chest Xray PA view asap.

For further consultation, you can choose from our list of best Pediatricians in Lahore and seek in-person advice.

Dr.Shahid Aslam

Pediatrician, Neonatologist

Lahore

Dr.Ayesha Anwar

Pediatrician, Neonatologist

Lahore

Answered 5 years ago

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