Suggest treatment for coin removal
Patient: I just swallowed a quarter! Will I be okay? It went down okay, but now it hurts in my chest. Kind of on the right side and middle? It was on the bed and i was laying on the floor, and my sister jumped on the bed and it went down my throat. I drank a whole bunch of water. Also I m a 13 year old girl if that helps. But I m big for my age, I m 5 foot 9 and 120 lbs. Doctor: Hi,If you are sure you swallowed it then you do not need to go to the ER. Continue to drink plenty of water. The pain in your chest will be caused by the edges of the coin causing a small amount of trauma to your esophagus as it when down. This is not serious and will improve. Take paracetamol for any pain. You may wish to eat a soft diet for the next day.Regards,Dr K A Pottinger