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Is Swallowing Alkaline Batteries Accidentally By A Toddler A Concern?

Doctor my 3.8 yrs old son swallowed toys button alkaline batteries 2 nos yesterday and met the doctor immediately. Doctor suggested the syrup Cremaffin to have in night as batteries can be come in motion. But motion is not thin and button still being in stomach. Two weeks back gave bendex to clean his stomach. Shall we use the Same now to come the batteries out.
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
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Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum.
I have gone through your Query & I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing.

As a physician, i would like to tell you that your physician was right is suggesting taking syrup cremaffin and waiting for some time to let the batteries come out. Please avoid use of Bendex.

If the batteries still wont come out after 3-4 days, do visit your physician again for follow up and further teratment.

Thanks for Trusting & Posting your Query on this forum.
Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question.
Have a nice Day.

Regards,
Dr.Abhijeet
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Is Swallowing Alkaline Batteries Accidentally By A Toddler A Concern?

Hi, Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum. I have gone through your Query & I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing. As a physician, i would like to tell you that your physician was right is suggesting taking syrup cremaffin and waiting for some time to let the batteries come out. Please avoid use of Bendex. If the batteries still wont come out after 3-4 days, do visit your physician again for follow up and further teratment. Thanks for Trusting & Posting your Query on this forum. Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question. Have a nice Day. Regards, Dr.Abhijeet