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Suggest Remedies For Accidental Ingestion Of Light Bulb By A Child
Question: my 17 month old just ate a little white Chrismas tree bulb off the tree. She doesn't seem bothered by it
Brief Answer:
Please take her to nearest emergency room
Detailed Answer:
Hi....even though she's not bothered by it, I suggest you take her to the nearest emergency room and get her examined by a physician.
I am telling this because sometimes the effects like choking induced respiratory distress or vomiting and diarrhea could come as late manifestations.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Please take her to nearest emergency room
Detailed Answer:
Hi....even though she's not bothered by it, I suggest you take her to the nearest emergency room and get her examined by a physician.
I am telling this because sometimes the effects like choking induced respiratory distress or vomiting and diarrhea could come as late manifestations.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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