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Should I See The Doctor Immediately If Child Chewed A Battery?
My daughter just chewed on a battery my son is home with her and I need to know if she should be seen by a dr immediately or if there is anything that should be done I read milk or water she said she tasted something funny I m at work and need to know if I should take her to emerg
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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If it's a button battery then I would suggest you to consult your Pediatric Surgeon at the earliest. Button battery are known for corrosive erosion and perforation
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS, MS, MCH
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Greetings of the day
If it's a button battery then I would suggest you to consult your Pediatric Surgeon at the earliest. Button battery are known for corrosive erosion and perforation
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS, MS, MCH
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