Swallowed marble how long to pass

My little brother swallowed a marble, but has no symptoms, and is his usual happy self now. He was coughing like crazy at first, but it seems to have gone properly down now. Thank God!

I'm just praying it'll come out soon. Misery loves company, but I appreciate knowing my 4. I feel like everyone posts that their child swallows a marble, but there is no ending to the story posted, so here's mine: My 5 year old swallowed a steel marble from a maze game. I panicked and called the doctor, but they reassured me that it will pass within days. I was about to call the doctor again because it hadn't passed in about a week, but my son finally did pass it on approximately day 6!

So it took about 6 days for us. Again, so glad to see that we are not alone! Six years later Miss 4 year old also swallowed glass florist marble. Day 2 of poop patrol but no luck yet.

Post a Comment. August 05, We have a simple rule in our house If it isn't food then it doesn't go in your mouth. So why, one might wonder, are we on Poop Watch alert? Unfortunately, Rachel is a worrier, like her mama.

She has been talking about the marble all morning and is now saying she has a tummy ache. Her pediatrician's office has again reassured me that a tummy ache for a few days can be completely normal. She was just laying on the kitchen floor until I suggested she come lie on the couch with her pillow and blanket to watch some cartoons.

I'm giving her easy to digest food and monitoring her for signs of distress. So far she's just happily watching "My Little Pony". Please keep her in your prayers that this crazy marble passes soon and she gets back to her happy bouncy self again. And I guess you can say a little prayer for the mama that the Poop Watch isn't too distressing either. Debbie Davison September 4, at PM.

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Young children often put small objects in their mouths, such as marbles, pins, or coins. These objects may be accidentally swallowed. Although these magnets generally are small enough to pass through the digestive tract, they can attach to each other across intestinal walls, causing obstructions and perforations. In most cases, a swallowed tongue ring passes from the body via a bowel movement without incident. Very rarely do any problems occur with the passing of the blunt element of a tongue ring.

In some isolated incidents, the sharper post causes damage in the digestive system. This means headaches, vomiting, confusion, numbness, and if your phone is made from aluminum, potential brain damage. It seems fitting. Any way you cut it, your phone is a toxic device. It could cause a blockage. A choking hazard is still a choking hazard, though. If your child is coughing or is having difficulty breathing, the object may be in their airway or lungs. You should call an ambulance immediately if your child is having trouble breathing.

In hospital, a doctor or nurse will ask what your child has swallowed. An X-ray may be done if the swallowed object is made of material that shows up on an X-ray, or if your child has worrying symptoms.

Depending on what the object is and where it is in the digestive system, the object may need to be removed. If doctors are unable to see a swallowed object on an X-ray and your child has no worrying symptoms, it is OK to take your child home.

Observe them for any developing symptoms and take your child back to hospital if they have:. After going home, most children will not need any follow up or further X-rays. There is no need to examine your child's faeces to find the swallowed object.

If your child has swallowed a harmless object and is showing no symptoms, there is no need to seek medical advice unless you are concerned about your child. If the object my child swallowed is sharp, will it cause damage when it passes through their digestive system?

Sharp objects like broken glass and small drawing-board pins will most likely pass once they are in the stomach or further along. We acknowledge the input of RCH consumers and carers. To donate, visit www. This information is intended to support, not replace, discussion with your doctor or healthcare professionals. The authors of these consumer health information handouts have made a considerable effort to ensure the information is accurate, up to date and easy to understand.

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