she said it happend on wednesday, she didn't see him but he told her. will they pass? is it dangerous.???
2007-02-16 02:55:54 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Swallowing any coin has its dangers, but pennies especially. If they were older pennies (made with more copper to metal equivalent) then it could cause problems. The stomach acid breaks down certain metals (such as copper) faster than other metals, therefore causing toxic chemicals to be possibly released into the system. I would consult the doctor, or the national poison control center to find out more information.
2007-02-16 03:50:35 · answer #1 · answered by janember819 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he only swallowed one or two they will probably just pass. They may hurt when they pass but they will pass. However, I would take the child in for an xray because you don't know how many were swallowed. If the child swallowed too many it could probably be dangerous.
2007-02-16 11:02:26 · answer #2 · answered by Andi 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My nephew passed a shooter marble - intact!
She just needs to call the pediatrician. Kids pass coins all the time.
2007-02-16 10:58:49 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda M 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If it gets lodged in the stomach, it can be dangerous. It should pass within 2 days, if it doesn't she needs to call the doctor.
http://www.ehponline.org/docs/1999/107-6/forum.html
2007-02-16 11:05:15 · answer #4 · answered by mms1575 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Most of the time they pass and it is harmless, but I would suggest taking him to the doctor, just to be safe.
2007-02-16 11:00:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well 1, if he didnt choke on them, step one is clear....call the doctor and tell them, they will more than likely want to do an exam and xray...but more than likely they will pass...it wont be the last thing that he swallows that he shouldnt!
2007-02-16 13:46:05 · answer #6 · answered by racing_babe55373 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She should pass them... I remember hearing about a girl who swallowed a safety pin when she was 3 years old and didn't feel the prick until she turned 16
2007-02-16 11:03:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
she should have taken him to the dr. but they will probably pass.
2007-02-16 10:58:16 · answer #8 · answered by kristinad21 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they will pass just fine, just as they would if he never would have told her lol
2007-02-16 10:59:23 · answer #9 · answered by sally 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
hopefully he chokes and dies. maybe you guys should actually be watching your children rather than letting them swallow pennies. what do you do all day, smoke crack and trick yourselves out? grow up, its a child. nows the time to grow a brain, if at all possible
2007-02-16 11:09:25 · answer #10 · answered by hempdro42 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋