Source(s): Big Top Bob. Older children and adults may swallow objects to seek attention or may have trouble with the anatomy of their esophagus leading to a blockage after eating a normal meal. 1 decade ago. I turned her over and patted her on the back in order to get her to stop choking and spit it out. Kelley.

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Anonymous. swallowed a screw (9 Posts) Add message | Report. Absolutely! I would say yes most likely he will just pass it. 9 years ago. waitingforbedtime Wed 03-Mar-10 08:43:07. she looked like she was chewing something and I looked in her mouth and saw a screw. 10 Answers. Arutz Sheva Staff , 24/07/17 11:57 I grabbed it and then she choked on something and I saw another one at the back of her mouth. Children in this age group are curious and often eat inedible materials such as dirt and coins, and also have trouble swallowing some common foods. My 1 year old swallowed a screw. Relevance. kreecherlivesupstairs Wed 03-Mar-10 08:49:25. I have accidentally swallowed my tongue barbell before and had it just pass. Add message | Report. Answer Save. Relevance. will he just pass it? I turned her around to get it out of her mouth, and she had swallowed it. My husband is a nurse and says he will be ok but i am still worried. A co-worker of mine was chewing in a toothpick one day. topsi Wed 03-Mar-10 08:28:21. Answer Save. my 2 year old swallowed a screw and the er doctors tell me to let it pass but im scared of the pointy part cutting her if feels wrong to just not do anything...any opinions? Yes get him seen. A TODDLER choked to death on a 5cm screw after swallowing it while out of his mother's sight for just a few seconds. Parents of infants and toddlers are most likely to seek medical attention. Jerusalem toddler swallows screw - and dies Young child in capital lost consciousness after swallowing screw. My 2 year old son swallowed a screw, approximately 2 inches long, 3 weeks ago and it still hasn't passed!? Do I need to get him seen or just watch and wait?? Should you go to the ER if you swallowed a screw or a nail? Add message | Report. it was not a huge screw but i am worried. The accident and emergency doctor wasn't concerned and said the screw should pass within 24hrs. 14 Answers . Somebody told him a joke and he accidentally swallowed it while laughing. However, 3 weeks, and numerous calls to NHS24, later there is still no sign of it. Favorite Answer. My DS (3.3) has just swallowed a 1/2 inch flat ended screw, he is eating and drinking normally. If your 2-year old doesn't mind swallowing things, she could make a lot of money as a circus sideshow attraction.