she swallowed about the size of a namecard. wil it digest in her tummy? pls help
2006-10-31 05:47:45 · 18 answers · asked by paranoid-android 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
if the prblem is afecting her then u should take her to the doctor right way
2006-10-31 05:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by Takeyia H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At least you realized it before you wondered what the shiny stuff in her poo was...lol
My, then 9 month old, daughter ate foil, about the size of a playing card I'd say... and I did not realize it until changing her diaper.
(I was in the kitchen and knew I dropped a piece of foil and could not find it. So I put 2 and 2 together.)
Though I am sure that it is not the best thing to eat, it will come out and she will be okay...
Sydni's came out in shreds, if that helps....
Take care!
2006-10-31 13:53:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jennewren :) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of a child swallowing foil. I tried looking it up but found nothing. Foil is different than just paper or anything else so I would call my doctor just to be safe.
2006-10-31 13:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by I smile because of them ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is an immediate problem. There is no digestion of metal that size. It should pass through though OK.
Don't call poison control. That's for chemicals. Call your doctor, if you'd like.
2006-10-31 13:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I kind of laughed, but don't take offense. Is she still in diapers? If so she will probably pass it and you will see it in her diaper in the next day or two. It goes right through our family dog so it should her too. If she complains of a tummy ache in the next day or two I would call a nurse practitioner for advice. She has probably eaten worse off of the floor or in someone else's home.
2006-10-31 14:03:38 · answer #5 · answered by marciacarter@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that there will be no problem; stomach acid attacks aluminum and can destroy it. But watch carefully for any symptoms of digestive tract distress, and be prepared for a trip to the ER if any appear.
2006-10-31 13:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to call the paramedics just to check. If she were choking, she would've done it instantaneously when she was trying to swallow it. They'll check her airway and make sure nothing is blocking it, but if she swallowed it, it's going to most likely pass through her bowels.
2006-10-31 13:51:37 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. PHILlis (in training) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it costs anything to call a poison control center. Maybe ask them. I doubt there's any danger though.
2006-10-31 13:50:39 · answer #8 · answered by tumbleweed1954 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I would call her doctor if I were you......Doesn't sound like something that would digest, but I guess it might pass through......ouch....that hurt my teeth just reading about it!! Can't imagine having to pass it!!!
2006-10-31 13:58:14 · answer #9 · answered by Tallulah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe she'll digest the aluminum foil -- you'll see it later if you're still changing her diapers.
2006-10-31 13:51:21 · answer #10 · answered by JB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would the 24 hour nurse at the hospital nearest to you.if not call the poison control; they are very helpful' and tell you what should be done and when... good -luck to you and baby
2006-10-31 13:59:00 · answer #11 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋