Question
What reactions might a child have if they swallow a memory card? My child was playing with the memory card at home and it suddenly disappeared. I don’t know if it went into their stomach. If it really did, what should I do? This has never happened before, and I’m wondering if the child might experience any adverse conditions?
Answer
It is relatively common for infants to accidentally swallow memory cards, and generally, the risk of harm is low. It is recommended to quickly induce the child to defecate to expel the foreign object. You can give the child some yogurt to help absorb it. At the same time, observe if the baby has any abnormal symptoms such as crying and fussing. If so, seek medical attention immediately for a full-body examination. If there are no abnormalities, pay attention to ensuring that the child expels the feces as soon as possible in the following days and check for any foreign objects in the feces.