Swallowed Objects
When To See a Doctor
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Have you swallowed a button disc battery or magnet?
See significance of swallowing a button disc battery or magnet if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you swallowed a button disc battery?
- Do not try to cause vomiting.
- Do not eat or drink anything until you have talked with your doctor.
- If you are unable to reach your doctor immediately, go directly to the nearest hospital emergency department. Medical treatment is usually needed within 1 hour of swallowing a battery.
Yes Have you swallowed one or more magnets?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: October 5, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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