Question
Dear Doctor: My three-year-old child accidentally swallowed a coin ten days ago. An X-ray showed the coin was still in the stomach four days ago. The child has normal bowel movements every day and no symptoms of abdominal pain or discomfort. Can this situation be naturally expelled? Are there any good methods?
Answer
Hello, don’t worry too much. Since the coin is round and the edges are not sharp, the child is unlikely to be in danger. The coin has reached the intestines after X-ray examination and can usually be naturally expelled. It is recommended to give the child scrambled eggs with chives and eat more sesame oil, as well as to encourage more physical activity. Check the stool to see if it is excreted.