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my son has recently swallowed a coin its been four days and it still hasnt come out. what shall i do

princess1571
07/08/09
princess1571
Topics:swallow coin
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Jan Gambino
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Thursday, July 09, 2009

Hello, You really need to contact the doctor about this. Jan

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Adult w/reflux, 3 kids w/reflux, Pediatric Physical Therapist

I am a Mom to 3 refluxers and now am dealing with reflux myself....

Thursday, July 09, 2009

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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