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Swallowed Thermometer Mercury,fever.

3 days ago my 3 yr old swollowed the mercury from a glass thermometer . she was taked to the ER and released to go back home. This AM she has a temp. of 94 degrees. Should I take her back to the ER?
Mon, 7 May 2012
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Hi, welcome to H.C.M.Forum, so long the baby is comfertable there is no problem . some times due to wrong placing of thermometer or checking after drinking ice water may show low temperature. if there is pain in the stomach or some abnormality consult the doctor. thank you.
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Swallowed Thermometer Mercury,fever.

Hi, welcome to H.C.M.Forum, so long the baby is comfertable there is no problem . some times due to wrong placing of thermometer or checking after drinking ice water may show low temperature. if there is pain in the stomach or some abnormality consult the doctor. thank you.