Question
Last night, around 8 PM, my child accidentally swallowed a one-cent coin. Previous treatment and effects: The child is not experiencing any discomfort. I want to know how to get the coin out.
Answer
I’m not sure how old the child is, but generally, a single coin is not large and its edges are smooth, so it will not cause harm to the gastrointestinal tract. I suggest that the child eat plenty of vegetables, such as cutting scallions into long strips and lightly stir-frying them before eating. This can help with bowel movements and tightly wrap around the foreign object, which will be excreted through defecation. Additionally, you can go to the hospital for a scan to check where the coin has gone. These are my suggestions for the question “What should I do if a single coin accidentally swallows into the stomach?” I hope this helps you, and wish you good health!