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Could Fever In Child Be Related To Accidental Ingestion Of Toilet Cleaner?

My 13 month old boy, 21lbs, was able to get to the toilet bowl cleaner and got some in his mouth. We are not sure if he drank any of it or how much. Poison control was caled and they said to watch for symptoms that never arose. Today he has a fever. Pediatrician was called and they said it was not related to the cleaner. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you.
Fri, 6 Nov 2015
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Brief answer:
Not related.

Detailed answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM.
If a child takes toilet bowl cleaner, then immediate effects could be redness and swelling at lips and tongue, difficulty in taking solid or liquid foods.
If these symptoms are not present, then it's very unlikely that your child has taken the toilet cleaner.
Fever doesn't seem to be related to ingestion of toilet cleaner.
I hope this will help you.
Wishing your child good health.
Take care.
Regards:
Dr Deepak Patel,
MD Pediatrics
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Could Fever In Child Be Related To Accidental Ingestion Of Toilet Cleaner?

Brief answer: Not related. Detailed answer: Hi, welcome to HCM. If a child takes toilet bowl cleaner, then immediate effects could be redness and swelling at lips and tongue, difficulty in taking solid or liquid foods. If these symptoms are not present, then it s very unlikely that your child has taken the toilet cleaner. Fever doesn t seem to be related to ingestion of toilet cleaner. I hope this will help you. Wishing your child good health. Take care. Regards: Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics