What does it do to a 5 year old when they swallow a penny?

If the coin lodges in the esophagus, your child will exhibit signs of increased salivation, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, neck pain, chest pain or coughing. These, too, are extremely alarming — and the child should be brought to the ER immediately.

What should I do if my child swallowed metal?

What should I do? Take your child to the doctor right away if you think he or she swallowed a battery or something sharp. If you think your child might have swallowed something metal (like a coin), it’s probably best to see your doctor.

What should I do if my child swallowed a small object?

If your child swallowed a small object, he may have a brief episode of gagging while it travels down the esophagus (the tube running from the mouth to the stomach). If your child then is not having any signs of the object being stuck in the esophagus then you can simply observe him as directed below.

What happens if a child swallows a coin or penny?

If your kid swallowed a coin or a penny accidentally, then you need to watch out and carefully observe the child. If the kid swallowed a coin goes into the stomach, there is a huge possibility that the same will be passed through the colon and get expelled with stool.

What happens if a child swallows a small rock?

If the small rock your child swallowed was sharp or had jagged edges, you shouldn’t wait to see if symptoms develop. In most cases, even sharp objects eventually pass through your child’s intestines and are eliminated in the stool, according to the website AskDr.Sears. In fewer cases, the sharp edges can cause damage to the stomach and intestines.

What happens if a child swallows a small piece of jewelry?

Children often are found to have swallowed objects such as coins, toys, or jewelry. These nearly always pass through the intestines and are eliminated in 3 to 5 days without causing harm, in fact, I have even seen an open safety pin pass through with no problem.