Has anyones child swallowed a foregin object?
Small coins are among the most common items that children swallow. Swallowed coins generally pass through a child’s system uneventfully. Pennies, however, can be especially dangerous if they get stuck. That’s because, since 1982, pennies are made almost entirely of zinc. When zinc mixes with stomach acid, it forms a compound as corrosive as battery acid. Pennies begin corroding almost immediately upon exposure to acid. A corroding penny lodged in the stomach can erode the stomach lining and cause an ulcer. If your child swallows a penny, wait one or two days to see if it is passed in the stool. If the coin doesn’t appear or if your child has abdominal pain or vomits, seek prompt medical attention.
