My 3Yr Old Son Swallowed a Quarter!

Well all i can say is it will pass i have swallowed a quarter and a marbel before and i was about 9 or 10 just playing around and it took about a week but it passed. My Mom told my dad just to make him laugh at the time "because man he was mad" Just worry about her if I swallowed a quarter and two dimes and a nickel came out. It made my dad laugh and the only thing i did to help it pass faster was eat foods that make him poop alot. well i hope i helped and if not i hope i at least made you laugh.

I'd call the doctor. I'd keep in close contact with the dr until the quarter passes. Seems a bit uncomfortable to poop out! Thank goodness it didn't get stuck.

OMG! I had a friend in 4th grade who swallowed a quarter but it lodged in his throat. Idiot was playing with it during class. He was rushed to the ER and it was removed for him.

Thank God your son's is moving. Let us know what happens!

I would definitely call the doc.
I have an ER nurse next door... he thinks it should have come out by now. It may have to be removed. Hopefully you will have seen it. It may not be able to come out. I mean, your boys are both SMALL.
Poor thing.
I hope and pray it comes out naturally.
GOOD LUCK

Hi C.,

If it makes you feel any better, my brother (now 36 years old) swallowed two quarters at the same time, and yes, they eventually came out. Everything should be okay, but use your mommy instincts, if he has ANY pain at all or something reallly doesn't seem right, take him back to the ER.

Otherwise, know your son isn't the only one that looks at quarters and thinks... YUMMM!!

:)

Take care,

S.

I would consider the change in bowel habits a symptom. When you went to the ER it was in his STOMACH. If the coin is now in his intestines, it could be causing a blockage which the runny poop will go around. And unfortunately, I am speaking from experience. Another X-ray may be necessary to check on the progress of the coin. It will NOT dissolve or be absorbed into the body. It will have to come out... one way or another.

This too shall pass..
Dont worry, unless of course you see two dimes and a nickel...
Just trying to cheer you up!!!!
M.:)

Unfortunately, when I was 4, I fed my little brother and sister a couple of pennies. My mom said it took a few days but they finally pooped it out. Good luck! =)

I would definitely keep an eye on him. If the runny poop continues for another day and he doesn't have a normal bowel movement, then I would take him back in. You need to be sure it isn't stuck in his intestines on it's way out. It could be really dangerous. I would at least call his doc tomorrow and give them a heads up and see what they say.

Wow--thank goodness it did go down his throat rather than getting stuck and choking him. If the ER people said he will poop it out then great but if you feel even a little apprehensive about his eating or bowels, call his doctor. You will feel better and have a peace of mind. Good Luck!