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Does A Child Who Ate A Glass Or A Ceramic Piece Taken To Emergency?
Hi, my son is 18 months, and he just picked up a small piece of either glass or ceramic, I m not sure which. It was a piece that chipped from a mancala stone. He chewed it and we got some out of his mouth, but I think he may have swallowed a little of it. It was almost exactly the size of a clipped fingernail, but we got a chunk out, so smaller than that... Should we take him to an emergency room, or wait it out?
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
In case of doubt of glass ingestion you need to take him to emergency to confirm it , and if present it needs to be removed as it is sharp object.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Take care.
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In case of doubt of glass ingestion you need to take him to emergency to confirm it , and if present it needs to be removed as it is sharp object.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Take care.
• DISCLAIMER: - All the information provided here is for information purpose only , it is not a substitute for the advice of a physician after physical examination , it is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor. This information in no way establishes a doctor-patient relationship. Before acting anything based on this information do consult your doctor. I recommend that online users seek the advice of a physician who can perform an in-person physical examination
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