Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
129 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Constipation In An Infant After Swallowing A Bead?

MY GRANDSON, AGE 10 MOTHS, MAY OF SWALLOWED A PLASTIC 1/2 CM PLASTIC BEAD YESTERDAY MORNING.. HE SAW HIS DOCTOR TODAY AND HIS LUNGS SEEM FINE. HOWEVER, WE JUST REALIZED THAT HE DID NOT POOP TODAY, WHICH IS UNUSUAL, (hE USUSALY GOES 1 - 2 TIMES DAILY) . HE S SLEEPING NOW, BUT MY DAUGHTER WILL BE CHECKING HIM ALL NIGHT FOR STOMACH DISTENSION, FEVER, ETC.. WHAT A conquincidence NOT POOPING TODAY OR IS THIS A CONCERN. WE WERE GOING TO CHECK THE POOP FOR A BEAD (IF HE DID SWALLOW IT, NOT SURE) WE WILL WAIT THE LONGEST TIL TOMORROW BY NOON.
posted on Sat, 11 Oct 2014
Twitter Tue, 17 Mar 2015 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 18 Mar 2015 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pediatrician, Cardiology,  's  Response
Hello

As he is not coughing/chocking it seems that the bead is in the intestinal tract not in the airway. You doctor also made it clear that his airway is fine.
It's good that you are observing him carefully for the distension and motion.It may take hours to few days to pass the foreign body in stool.So it may be just a coincidence that he didn't pass stool as you said.
As it was a plastic material the chances of injury to intestinal mucosa is almost nil unless it get impacted.
I would suggest you to feed your baby as usual and observe for the vomiting,abdominal distension or passage of foreign body in stool.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Constipation In An Infant After Swallowing A Bead?

Hello As he is not coughing/chocking it seems that the bead is in the intestinal tract not in the airway. You doctor also made it clear that his airway is fine. It s good that you are observing him carefully for the distension and motion.It may take hours to few days to pass the foreign body in stool.So it may be just a coincidence that he didn t pass stool as you said. As it was a plastic material the chances of injury to intestinal mucosa is almost nil unless it get impacted. I would suggest you to feed your baby as usual and observe for the vomiting,abdominal distension or passage of foreign body in stool. Regards