“I Nearly Fainted”: Stressed Mom Shows X-ray of When Daughter Swallowed a Screw

• A local mother took to TikTok to share with app users the time her young daughter swallowed a screw
• The woman mentioned in the comment section how the foreign object left her toddler's body
• Social media users shared how they would have reacted and similar experiences about their kids
• Briefly News contacted a qualified pharmacist assistant who shared what parents and caregivers should do when kids swallow foreign objects

Children are naturally curious, exploring the world around them in ways that often catch parents off-guard, making it essential for caregivers to maintain a watchful eye.

One mother recently shared a concerning experience in which her child swallowed a foreign object, highlighting the unexpected moments that come with parenting.

A mother's worst nightmare

Emang Megan Isaac took to her TikTok account (@megan__isaac) to share with app users that her three-year-old daughter, who was a year and six months at the time, once swallowed a screw, a day she said she would never forget.

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"I nearly fainted."

The mother, who shared what the X-rays and object looked like, also shared in the comment section that the screw left her daughter's body in the following manner:

"She pooped it out eight days before she could even get operated. God is great."

Watch the TikTok video below:

What should you do if kids swallow foreign objects?

Tracy Nicholas, a qualified pharmacist assistant, shared with Briefly News that if you suspect a child swallowed a foreign object and is not in immediate distress, it is best to take them to an emergency unit or doctor for an X-ray or ultrasound.

"Different foreign objects can have or cause different effects or damage inside the body. For example, a lithium battery can explode. A screw or another sharp object can tear the stomach lining."

Tracy also notes that some objects can be passed without surgery with laxatives or suppositories. However, it is always best to seek medical attention as soon as possible, especially with children.

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SA reacts to mother's situation

Several local members of the online community rushed to the post's comment section to share their worries about the toddler's curiosity, which cost her a trip to the doctor. Others shared similar stories about their children.

@thuso_rayor, who could relate, wrote in the comments:

"My son, too. He vomited it a night before it was supposed to be removed."

@angelmdaka6 laughed and shared with app users:

"I once swallowed a 50c. I was very naughty."

@user8508365993076 said to Emang:

"Sorry, Mama. I am always worried about seeing my son touch a remote. I saw one who swallowed the battery. These kids will humble us."

@mommyshark95 told the online community:

"I'd pass out and wake up in the ICU. These kids will kill us with stress."

Trying to be humorous, @phetogojunioromonice wrote in the comment section:

"Mine swallowed a car."

A curious @epic_leeeee wondered:

"How do you even swallow it? I can’t even swallow pills."

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• A stressed-out mother shared that her Grade 8 son got a girlfriend, with many South Africans sympathising with the poor lady.
• A local dad opened up about going through a divorce with his wife and shared it had been an especially tough process for their children.
• A flustered father struggled to comprehend his child's lengthy stationery list. South African parents could relate and shared their experiences.

Source: Briefly News