Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 In a message dated 12/15/03 6:30:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, wanitawa@... writes: > One of my brothers did that a few times, younger and older. As long as they > don't choke on it it always came out other end no problem. My mom ate a penny when she was a kid and there was no problem. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 In a message dated 12/15/03 10:07:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, gayle123456789@... writes: > I wouldn't worry. Just be happy it wasn't a 50 cents piece. And if you > can catch it on the way out, I'd bronze it! <grin> I wonder if it will come out the other end with a picture of Mickey Mouse in place of ol' Abe. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 >Hi everyone. My son, , age 2 1/2, just swallowed a penny. If any of >you have experienced anything similiar with your children, and have any >advice on what to give him to help it pass out, it would be extremely >helpful. I am trying to be very calm right now, but the whole " watch him to >see if he has convulsions " thing is stressing me out just a tad. Thanks to >all in advance. > >Sincerely, > >Michele One of my brothers did that a few times, younger and older. As long as they don't choke on it it always came out other end no problem. Wanita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 hopefully you take this in the jest it is and take no offense. but now atleast your son is literally worth a " penny " hehe _____ From: Wanita Sears [mailto:wanitawa@...] Sent: Tuesday, 16 December 2003 9:23 AM Subject: Re: Toddler Ate a Penny >Hi everyone. My son, , age 2 1/2, just swallowed a penny. If any of >you have experienced anything similiar with your children, and have any >advice on what to give him to help it pass out, it would be extremely >helpful. I am trying to be very calm right now, but the whole " watch him to >see if he has convulsions " thing is stressing me out just a tad. Thanks to >all in advance. > >Sincerely, > >Michele One of my brothers did that a few times, younger and older. As long as they don't choke on it it always came out other end no problem. Wanita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 > > My mom ate a penny when she was a kid and there was no problem. None other than getting _you_ back years later as " change " ! ;-) But seriously Michele, nuts, seeds, beans and other legumes, lobster, and crab are probably better sources of copper for your baby than your change purse. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 Don't worry. This too shall pass. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 For future reference: Call poison control. They are a really nice group and you can call them any time the kid ingests something you aren't sure about. I called them when my daughter ate a raw rhubarb stem ... I was always told they were toxic until cooked and guess what? Cooking isn't what makes them non-toxic, the stems are ok, the leaves are not. Their number in WA was 1-800-732-6985, but I haven't called for a long time. Sounds like you got some advice already though. If a kid swallows something you REALLY want to get out of them you can give them epecac, and it's worth keeping around for emergencies. For a definitive writup on penny swallowing, try: http://ehpnet1.niehs.nih.gov/docs/1999/107-6/forum.html In a presentation at the 84th annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, held 29 November-4 December 1998, Sara M. O'Hara, an assistant professor of pediatric radiology at Duke, and colleagues described the case of a two-year-old boy who was brought to the emergency room complaining of stomachache. Upon taking an initial X ray of the boy's abdomen, O'Hara spotted a small, metal disc in his stomach. A follow-up X ray four days later indicated that the item appeared to be dissolving. Once the object was removed from the boy's stomach with an endoscope, it was found to be a 1989 penny, riddled with holes. Intrigued, O'Hara and colleagues Lane F. Donnelly, H. Briner, and S. Bissett of the Duke radiology department and Emil M. Chuang of the Duke pediatrics department decided to investigate what had happened to the penny. O'Hara visited the U.S. Mint Web site to find out what pennies are made of. She learned that pennies minted after 1982 are composed largely of zinc. O'Hara checked with a staff chemist, who told her that the chemical reaction between zinc and stomach acid (hydrochloric acid) is similar to that in wet cell batteries and would likely be caustic to the stomach lining. Apparently, when the penny became trapped in the boy's stomach, its zinc base reacted with stomach acid to produce hydrogen gas and zinc chloride (a major ingredient in the smoke from smoke bombs). According to O'Hara, this chemical reaction dissolved the zinc base of the coin, creating holes in the coin and ulcerations in the stomach lining. Other U.S. coins, which are made mostly of nickel, would not be expected to present this problem. Zinc is an important nutrient that aids in maintaining a healthy immune system and promotes wound healing and reproductive health. Too much zinc can result in ulcers, anemia, and damage to the kidneys, liver, and bone marrow. But it takes much more than the recommended daily dose of 12-15 mg to cause adverse health effects. Large doses of dietary zinc (120-150 mg) can cause stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Taking in high levels of zinc over several months may cause anemia, pancreatic damage, and decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein ( " good " ) cholesterol. While one penny is not typically enough to cause such systemic damage in a child, it can spell trouble for a pet. For children, the more likely danger would be if the penny became lodged in the stomach, where it would effectively act as a small blowtorch, eating away at the stomach lining. According to Dr. O'Hara, coins rarely cause bowel obstruction, and there are no other known problems associated with a coin lodged in the gut. The major hazard associated with children swallowing coins is that the child might choke. Children and pets who swallow pennies should be monitored to ensure the coin passes. If it doesn't show up within two days or if the swallower starts having stomach problems, the child or animal should be taken to the doctor immediately. -- Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 Here is another one ... using a metal detector to see how quickly it is moving! http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030115/letters.html -- Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 I am trying to be very calm right now, but the whole " watch him to > see if he has convulsions " thing is stressing me out just a tad. Thanks to > all in advance. I wouldn't worry. Just be happy it wasn't a 50 cents piece. And if you can catch it on the way out, I'd bronze it! <grin> Mom of 3, and ex-money swallower myself . . . from what my Mom told me! Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 Thank you all for the humor(I needed it), and the advice/sympathy. I read that pennies are now mostly made of zinc, and this can cause a battery acid effect in the stomach. Man, I wish I had a metal detector. take care...I'll keep you posted Michele >From: Heidi Schuppenhauer <heidis@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Toddler Ate a Penny >Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 16:56:35 -0800 > > >Here is another one ... using a metal detector to see >how quickly it is moving! > > http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030115/letters.html > >-- Heidi > > _________________________________________________________________ Our best dial-up offer is back. Get MSN Dial-up Internet Service for 6 months @ $9.95/month now! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2003 Report Share Posted December 15, 2003 You never ate a raw rhubarb stem dipped in sugar as a child, wow. :| Kids in this part of Canada do, it's yummy. Re: Toddler Ate a Penny For future reference: Call poison control. They are a really nice group and you can call them any time the kid ingests something you aren't sure about. I called them when my daughter ate a raw rhubarb stem ... I was always told they were toxic until cooked and guess what? Cooking isn't what makes them non-toxic, the stems are ok, the leaves are not. Their number in WA was 1-800-732-6985, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 You know, if your kid doesn't like beets, if for no other reason than curiosity, this is a great opportunity to measure his transit time ;-) Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 > >You never ate a raw rhubarb stem dipped in sugar as a child, wow. :| >Kids in this part of Canada do, it's yummy. Really? I only heard of it from one woman and was afraid to try it. We have 8 really big rhubarb plants but I don't like " mushy " cooked stuff much. Maybe I should try it raw ... -- Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 I ate three pennies just before I turned 3 and they all came thru in about 18 hours. Of course my mom spanked me right after I ate them so maybe that helped them along, Ha-ha. We ate alot of non food items as kids, mainly because my older brother wanted to see what happened. An I never ratted on him. Amy Toddler Ate a Penny Hi everyone. My son, , age 2 1/2, just swallowed a penny. If any of you have experienced anything similiar with your children, and have any advice on what to give him to help it pass out, it would be extremely helpful. I am trying to be very calm right now, but the whole " watch him to see if he has convulsions " thing is stressing me out just a tad. Thanks to all in advance. Sincerely, Michele _________________________________________________________________ Tired of slow downloads and busy signals? Get a high-speed Internet connection! Comparison-shop your local high-speed providers here. https://broadband.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 Well, he ate the penny just before 6pm last night, and it came out at 11 am, right after he woke up. It was all corroded, and the color was like gasoline on the street in the sunlight! I think that was because it took three hours for us to get him to eat. He was really disgusted when he watched me go through his log(like I wasn't!). When I put on the glove and said I had to look for the penny he opened his mouth really big and pointed down his throat! I found the penny, and he was looking at me all skeptical like, that's the one I put in my mouth? I explained digestion to him and he yelled OH! LOL. Thanks everyone for your support. Sincerely, Michele and -.01$ >From: ChrisMasterjohn@... >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Toddler Ate a Penny >Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 10:05:04 EST > >You know, if your kid doesn't like beets, if for no other reason than >curiosity, this is a great opportunity to measure his transit time ;-) > >Chris > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 ROFL! As the mother of a toddler, I can only imagine the scenario all too w= ell! - Cyndy --- In , " the scorpio " <rawbabymama@h...> wrote: > Well, he ate the penny just before 6pm last night, and it came out at 11 = am, > right after he woke up. It was all corroded, and the color was like > gasoline on the street in the sunlight! I think that was because it took = > three hours for us to get him to eat. He was really disgusted when he > watched me go through his log(like I wasn't!). When I put on the glove an= d > said I had to look for the penny he opened his mouth really big and point= ed > down his throat! I found the penny, and he was looking at me all skeptica= l > like, that's the one I put in my mouth? I explained digestion to him and = he > yelled OH! LOL. Thanks everyone for your support. > > Sincerely, > > Michele and -.01$ > > > >From: ChrisMasterjohn@a... > >Reply- > > > >Subject: Re: Toddler Ate a Penny > >Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 10:05:04 EST > > > >You know, if your kid doesn't like beets, if for no other reason than > >curiosity, this is a great opportunity to measure his transit time ;-) > > > >Chris > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2003 Report Share Posted December 16, 2003 From: the scorpio " My son, , age 2 1/2, just swallowed a penny. " I know of a guy who passed a 1974 penny that he remembered swallowing as a child. He was doing a bowel cleanse. The thing had sat inside him for over 20 years! I also had a friend whose son swallowed a penny. They were just told to watch his stools. Sure enough, out it came and they retrieved it with chopsticks (the disposable ones of course!). Filippa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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