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What Should Be Done After A Child Swallows A Button Battery?

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Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2014
Question: Hello Doctor,
XXXXXXX is my daughter, two days before see swallowed a small size button battery. There is no issue noticed, she is playing and going school as normal.
I am worried, will this come out ? what should I do ? Please guide me .....

Thanks,
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Kaushik K Murthy (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Corrosive material-battery.

Detailed Answer:
Hi thanks for writing to us,

Battery is electrically charged, so there may be a risk of corrosion inside the stomach or intestines.

currently watch for abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting or decreased activity.
consult a pediatric surgeon immediately if you find these symptoms.

Check the stools every morning for the battery, if it has come out , well and good.
Mean while consult your pediatrician and get an errect X ray of abdomen to locate the battery.

Take necessary steps as advised by your doctor..

Thank you, regards.



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What Should Be Done After A Child Swallows A Button Battery?

Brief Answer: Corrosive material-battery. Detailed Answer: Hi thanks for writing to us, Battery is electrically charged, so there may be a risk of corrosion inside the stomach or intestines. currently watch for abdominal pain, constipation, vomiting or decreased activity. consult a pediatric surgeon immediately if you find these symptoms. Check the stools every morning for the battery, if it has come out , well and good. Mean while consult your pediatrician and get an errect X ray of abdomen to locate the battery. Take necessary steps as advised by your doctor.. Thank you, regards.