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My son ,3 years old , chewed a tv remote battery and when noticed the battery I can sense a small leak .. what should I do ? He looks fine as of now . I dint give him anything to eat or drink and just rinsed the mouth with water . I have got a doctor appointment only by evening , if I need to take any immediate steps in the mean time
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Consult a Pediarician immediately, if it is lead battery it is harmful
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Take precautions to prevent this
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Visit hospital immediately as battrey contains acid which might burn the oesophagus and beyond It all depends on amount of swallowed
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