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infant swallowed a small flat magnet

larncher posted:

My Grandaughther was visiting the other day and swallowed a small flat magnet from off our refridgerator possibly, it was either her or our dog. is this a danger for her?? It was the kind like a business uses. About 2 in. long and about 1 in. across. She is just 1 yr. old. Thank You for any advice. This has been 10 days ago.

1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:infant swallowed a small flat magnetMy Grandaughther was visiting the other day and swallowed a small flat magnet from off our refridgerator possibly, it was either her or our dog. is this a danger for her?? It was the kind like a business uses. About 2 in. long and about 1 in. across. She is just 1 yr. old. Thank You for any advice. This has been 10 days ago.

Elizabeth_WebMD_Staff responded:

Hi larncher -

Please contact a doctor to have her evaluated as soon as possible. This article discusses how swallowing a magnet can be dangerous .

After seeing the doctor please check back in to let us know how she is doing,
Elizabeth

Elizabeth
~To be a child is to know the joy of living, To have a child is to know the gift of life.~ Author Unknown

Report This| Share this:infant swallowed a small flat magnetHi larncher - Please contact a doctor to have her evaluated as soon as possible. This article discusses how <a href="http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/news/20041026/swallowed-magnets-are-dangerous">swallowing a magnet can be dangerous</a> . After seeing the doctor please check back in to let us know how she is doing, Elizabeth

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