My Son Swallowed A Marble What Do I Do

Surgery for removing foreign objects is not common.

My son swallowed a marble what do i do.

I tried to ring nhs direct but after being on hold for nearly 50 minutes was cut off. The next day he had an x ray and we saw the pin in his intestine. Seek medical treatment if you suspect your child has swallowed a foreign object. Most objects pass through the digestive tract without complications.

If someone is choking and can make noise or speak do not attempt the abdominal thrusts. Called nhs direct but they cannot talk to me because i am not with son. My husband jsut called to let me know that my son has swallowed a marble. No drooling wheezing or pain.

Give the person a chance to clear the object. My husband is a nurse and isn t worried. Do not try to make the child vomit. He was upset that it happened but is not in any pain or reporting any ill health.

My 4 year old daughter swallowed a semi flat marble like gem that people use for outside decorations or plants. I don t actually know what they re called so i searched using the word marble and this web page was the second choice on the first page if search results. It s smooth and the size of a marble. My 6 year old son swallowed exactly the same thing a decorative glass marble like the ones florists use.

Children particularly babies toddlers and preschoolers are curious by nature. Do not forcefully remove the object. This can cause. It s been 6 hours and she seems ok.

I am at work. If the object swallowed causes choking basic first aid is essential. My 5 year old son swallowed a small plastic ball type object about an hour ago. Do not assume that surgery is necessary.

A few weeks ago my son swallowed a board pin and he seemed to be fine. The 4th day the pin came out. Once it is apparent that the airway is clear there is little that can be done at home. Cannot reach husband on the phone although i did tell him to take him to hospital.

Reassurance will help an anxious child or adult. If your child has swallowed a foreign object call your doctor for advice and. My son is very regular but the intestine is very long and it usually taken anywhere between 3 6 days for any object to pass.