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What Can I Do For Stomach Pain?
my 5 year old daughter swallowed a penny 3 weeks ago and I think the penny has passed( she has been regular) but she is complaining of a stomach ache and diarrhea today and some diarrhea last week can it be from the penny that might not have come out.
Tue, 21 Apr 2015
The penny will not cause diarrhea, rather some infection could be associated. But an X ray needs to be done to confirm that the penny has passed. The penny could get stuck somewhere and could give rise to abdominal pain. I would strongly insist you to take the child to emergency room of a hospital without delay so that the doctors can evaluate her and determine what needs to be done.
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