In June, Hai Phong Children's Hospital received eight cases of children being hospitalized due to swallowing foreign objects, reflecting the worrying situation of children's daily accidents during the summer vacation.
Foreign bodies in the digestive tract – a common accident but with potentially serious risks
Foreign objects discovered during the month were mainly familiar items in daily life and children's toys, including: coins, toy button batteries, magnets, LEGO pieces, lollipop sticks and necklaces...
These objects, when entering the digestive tract, can cause mucosal damage, obstruction or even necrosis if not detected and treated promptly.
In particular, there are 2 complicated clinical cases and warnings of very dangerous levels:
Case 1: A 2-year-old girl swallowed a toy button battery – a foreign object that can cause chemical burns and rapidly corrode tissue. She came to the clinic mainly because of repeated vomiting. A digestive endoscopy discovered a toy battery stuck to the esophageal mucosa, causing esophageal ulceration.
Case 2: Another child swallowed a necklace, and the foreign object got stuck in the ileocecal valve (Bauhin valve) for more than 10 days. This case is very rare and carries the risk of intestinal obstruction and severe infection if not treated promptly.
Recommendations for families with young children:
It is very common for children to be curious and put small objects in their mouths, especially in children under 5 years old.
Parents need to be extremely vigilant and not be subjective. Seemingly harmless objects such as batteries, magnets, small pieces of toys, etc. can all cause serious consequences if they enter a child’s digestive tract.
- Do not let children play alone with small objects that can be swallowed.
- Keep batteries, magnets, and small metal objects out of reach of children.
- Teach children not to suck on toys, pens, lollipops, etc. when playing or running around.
Children swallowing foreign objects is not just a simple household accident but a digestive emergency that requires urgent treatment. The family's proactive prevention is the best "medicine" to prevent unfortunate consequences.
If you suspect your child has swallowed a foreign object: take them to a medical facility immediately, do not induce vomiting, do not give them water or food.
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