Q: my son has recently swallowed a coin its been four days and it still hasnt come out. what shall i do
Hello, You really need to contact the doctor about this. Jan
I have known many children who have swallowed coins. Pennies are just very attractive to them. You need to take him to the doctor to have him x-rayed so they can determine where the coin is. Sometimes the coin will make it through without being noticed but often times they need to go in after it.
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