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What Can I Do For Stomach Pain?

my 5 year old daughter swallowed a penny 3 weeks ago and I think the penny has passed( she has been regular) but she is complaining of a stomach ache and diarrhea today and some diarrhea last week can it be from the penny that might not have come out.
Tue, 21 Apr 2015
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The penny will not cause diarrhea, rather some infection could be associated. But an X ray needs to be done to confirm that the penny has passed. The penny could get stuck somewhere and could give rise to abdominal pain. I would strongly insist you to take the child to emergency room of a hospital without delay so that the doctors can evaluate her and determine what needs to be done.
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What Can I Do For Stomach Pain?

The penny will not cause diarrhea, rather some infection could be associated. But an X ray needs to be done to confirm that the penny has passed. The penny could get stuck somewhere and could give rise to abdominal pain. I would strongly insist you to take the child to emergency room of a hospital without delay so that the doctors can evaluate her and determine what needs to be done.