ajfries Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 My 2 year old came up to me a few minutes ago gagging & drooling. His nose was running, too. It seemed like he had something caught in his throat? He was breathing, but he kept sticking his hand down his throat to gag himself...after a minute everything seemed to clear up & he took a drink of water. He doesn't talk & I can't figure out what he might have gotten in to. He's perfectly fine right now but I'm not sure what to do..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Ah that would scare me and I would run straight to my medicine cabinet and check all the contents...and then maybe consider he swallowed a toy? Or perhaps it was sinus drainage or an ice piece in his water? Too many possibilities :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfries Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Absolutely zero chance he got into the medicine. In all likelihood it was a toy or possibly a coin. He did bring me a pin (like a sewing pin) later and I said, "Is this what hurt your mouth?" And he said "Uh Huh." so then I asked if he swallowed a shoe and the answer was the same. The sewing pin would be the worst thing I can imagine. Whatever it was, it's in him now. He usually doesn't put things in his mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Ahh the sewing pin would make me even more paranoid. Being a parent is hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Yeah, I was going to say just to watch him and check his stool if you think he might have swallowed a small object, but the pin thing scares me. They can get caught in the esophagus, stomach, pierce the guy, etc...I think I would probably head to the dr., knowing it is most likely nothing. Better peace of mind that it potentially causing problems somewhere down then line:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Can you ask him to show you exactly what happened? Or is he still too little for that? You must be so worried. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I took one of my kids to the Dr. once because I thought she had swallowed a metal marble. They did an x-ray and sure enough there it was in her stomach. I was told the x-ray was needed not because swallowing a marble would cause problems but because they needed to make sure she had actually swallowed and not inhaled it. Unless you think the sewing pin is a real possibility, I would not worry as most things would just pass through. If you have cause to think it could be a pin or something potentially dangerous (button battery, magnet...) I would go to the Dr. just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I would still take him in to get an xray. Some pennies have a metal in them that can make a child very sick. My niece was hospitalized due to a penny that didn't pass and the ensuing complications. A piece of plastic or metal that is pin shaped can wedge and create a blockage. If nothing else, call your GP and ask what they recommend. In the meanwhile watch the poop like a hawk for what it was to come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I'd be inclined to watch it for a bit. My 5yo stuck a safety pin up her nose if it makes you feel any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I would call your Dr. and ask if you need to go to the ER. If there's any possibility he swallowed something they will want to do an x-ray to make sure it's in the stomach. The gagging and drooling scare me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I would call your Dr. and ask if you need to go to the ER. If there's any possibility he swallowed something they will want to do an x-ray to make sure it's in the stomach. The gagging and drooling scare me. :iagree: That's what I was thinking, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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