Question
What should I do if my child has eaten a coin and it hasn’t come out? My son has eaten a half coin and it hasn’t been expelled for five days. He doesn’t seem to have any discomfort. Have I should go to the hospital for a thorough examination? What kind of thorough examination should I have?
Answer
It is best to go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination as soon as possible to confirm the situation. Guidance: If the coin is indeed still inside, it will require gastric lavage or intestinal lavage to remove it. Although there are no discomfort symptoms now, prolonged retention may lead to gastrointestinal diseases. This is the suggestion for the question “A 3-year-old child has eaten a coin and it hasn’t been expelled for 5 days.” I hope this helps and wish you good health!