4-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Swallowing P5 Coin in Cebu
LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU – A 4-year-old boy from Caubian Islands was rushed to hospital after he accidentally swallowed a P5 coin.
Kids are natural explorers, and their curiosity often leads them on exciting adventures. However, sometimes these adventures take unexpected turns, like the time when a shiny coin became the center of attention.
Young children, especially those under the age of three, are at a stage where they explore the world using their mouths. It’s a natural part of their development, but it also means that small objects, like coins, can sometimes end up being ingested accidentally.
Children may not understand the potential risks associated with swallowing non-food items, making it important for adults to create safe environments.
Recently, a toddler was rushed to the hospital after he accidentally swallowed a P5 coin. The child’s mother recounted that her son requested some coins. However, the seemingly innocent request took a distressing turn when the young boy suddenly began to vomit later on.
“Nagtaka ang aking partner kung bakit sumuka, ako nag-expect lang na nakakain siya sa paninda doon sa amin na parang jelly,” the concerned mother explained.
Initially, the mother neglected the vomiting episode, attributing it to a potential upset stomach. However, when the child vomited again, they decided to seek medical help and rushed him to a community hospital on a nearby island.
At the hospital, attempts were made to feed the child, but he complained of throat pain. X-ray results showed a coin lodged in his throat. The child was transferred to a hospital in Lapu-Lapu City.
Unfortunately, the medical facility lacked the necessary equipment to remove the coin from the child’s throat, prompting a recommendation to take him to the Vicente Sotto Memorial Hospital in Cebu City.
In a similar report, a toddler accidentally swallows peso coin and got stuck in his throat
As of this writing, there has been no follow-up from the mother regarding whether the coin has been successfully removed from the child’s throat.
Here are some of the comments:
This is a developing report, just visit this website regularly or refresh the page for further updates.