How do i know if my child swallowed something?

^{You think your child swallowed a foreign object and your child complains of acute, serious symptoms such as: Stomach ache or abdominal pain Chest pain A feeling like something is stuck in the throat Difficulty breathing Difficulty swallowing Drooling Vomiting Coughing Gagging}

• Stomach ache or abdominal pain
• Chest pain
• A feeling like something is stuck in the throat
• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Drooling
• Vomiting
• Coughing
• Gagging

What to do if your child swallows an object? The most common way parents can tell if their child has swallowed something is by acute symptoms, such as sudden drooling, vomiting, coughing or chest pain. Take your child to an emergency room for an exam if: You see your child swallow a button battery, magnet or sharp object.

What are the signs of a child swallowing something? Two things are especially dangerous: button batteries and magnets. Your child may show no symptoms at all after swallowing an odd item. But clues that something’s amiss can include coughing, drooling, bloody saliva, gagging, fever, refusing food, and vomiting.

What should I do if my child swallowed a coin? Sharp objects sometimes can injure the esophagus, stomach or intestines. If your child has swallowed a smooth object, such as a coin or a small stone, and has no symptoms, contact your doctor to decide the best course of action. You may be able to wait and see if the object passes through the digestive tract on its own.

When to call a doctor if your child swallowed something? When To Call a Professional. If your child has swallowed something sharp, such as a piece of glass or an open safety pin, contact your doctor even if your child has no symptoms. Sharp objects sometimes can injure the esophagus, stomach or intestines.