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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of Coin By A Child?

My daughter swallowed a penny a little over 48 hours ago and still hasn t passed it, should I go have X-rays done to make sure it s not lodged because I m getting a little worried even though she is breathing normal. Remind you she is 1 1/2 years old.
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dear friend
it will be lot safer and comfortable if you got an xray done and located the coin.
there are many sphincters in the digestive canal where the coin could be stuck keeping a check on its progress is advisable
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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of Coin By A Child?

dear friend it will be lot safer and comfortable if you got an xray done and located the coin. there are many sphincters in the digestive canal where the coin could be stuck keeping a check on its progress is advisable