Last night we were playing quarters at our Christmas party and I accidentally swallowed the quarter with my shot! Can anyone out there tell me if I have anything to worry about?
2006-12-16 15:03:04 · 23 answers · asked by AJ 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
For your sake don't leave it up to chance.
All of these seem reasonable answers, I wouldn't worry about poisoning or anything. Although it could pass through your bowels. A quarter seems about the width of a bm (bowel movement), and passing something that wide through your rectum seems painful.
I worry that it might just flip upright and become lodged, therefore blocking an intestine causing you to become constipated and backed up. This could result in your intestine ballooning and a rupture.
I would seek medical advice at least call your doctor or set an appointment. Don't leave this up to chance, you could end up with a colostomy bag or something if you don't go to the Doctor, seriously.
It has been shown that objects smaller than 2.5cm (one inch) in diameter usually pass from the stomach and through the small intestine, colon and rectum without complications. Doctors typically monitor the passage of the object through a series of X-rays. A quarter is less than 2.5 centimeters in diameter, thus any coin of this size or smaller can be watched and not immediately removed.
Endoscopic removal from the stomach should be attempted if the coin stays in the stomach for three weeks, as it is unlikely to pass if it has not done so in that time. The reasoning behind this policy relates to the risks and benefits of endoscopy. Before three weeks have passed, the risks of the procedure (including sedation and the removal of the object) outweigh the benefits of removing the coin.
Keep in mind that even after the coin passes beyond the stomach, it can still cause problems in the small intestine or colon. If it is not advancing in the small intestine for two straight weeks, then surgical removal is strongly considered (endoscopy cannot reach most of the small intestine). Also, if the coin stays in the colon for three weeks, endoscopic (colonoscopic) removal would also be indicated. If signs of intestinal obstruction occur (severe abdominal pain, distention or fever) then urgent surgical intervention is usually necessary.
Check out information here: http://health.ivillage.com/digestion/0,,6btb,00.html
Good Luck!
2006-12-16 15:19:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should excrete it out in a few days. It doesnt have any sharp edges so theres no concern about puncturing any organs. At the most, you might have some stomach pains as the quarter moves from your stomach through your intestines since your body cannot digest it. Other than that, you should be fine. If youre really concerned see a doctor.
2006-12-16 15:06:56 · answer #2 · answered by diidy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. It might possibly just go through your system and you'll end up excreting it. However, if you start to feel stomach pains you're probably in for some trouble. Call you physician for the best possible advice.
2006-12-16 15:04:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If 2 dimes and a nickle come out you could become a YouTube sensation.
2016-01-31 16:43:16 · answer #4 · answered by sobmaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your poop for the next couple of days. If it doesn't "reappear", then you should go see the doctor to make sure it hasn't gotten stuck somewhere along the way.
2006-12-16 17:00:30 · answer #5 · answered by Carole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water and you will pass it in a couple of days in your stool. You will need to look, to see if it passes....If it does not within five days go see your doctor so he can do an abdominal x-ray and make sure you are okay.....
2006-12-16 15:05:14 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your stomach acids will break down the bone. Don't worry. Now, if you see blood in your stool in the next few days, then consult your doctor.
2016-05-23 01:14:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A quarter, OK
Pennies are now the big problem, owing to the zinc
2006-12-16 15:09:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you have any pain or have problems having a bowel movement, you need to go to the doctor to be sure it hasn't obstructed your bowel. Watch for it to pass.
2006-12-16 15:04:38 · answer #9 · answered by TeriR 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how the heck do u swallow a quarter?
2006-12-16 15:15:21 · answer #10 · answered by Victoria C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋