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Swallow tic tac hair clip
My 2 yr old baby has sawolled tic tac hair clip (not sharp, has plastic covering around it). On xray it is shown in left hypochondriac region. Doc has given us laxative, fiber rich diet and told us to wait for 5 days but we are very scared and want to go for endoscopy. Pls suggest what should we do. Wether wait and watch is good option? Child is fully active , taking food
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Can wait for a week
Usually gets excreted in 2 days
Can always go for endoscopic removal
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Dr. SK KJM Alisha
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10 yrs exp
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Hi. More than 20cms it can stuck. Wait for 2 days if not found in stool you can go for endoscopy
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