What would happen if you swallowed a magnet?

you might like. The advice applies to all ages. Babies and toddlers, for instance, have natural curiosity but are too young to know much about safety. However, older children and adults could also be hurt by ingesting magnets. read more

Children (or adults) who swallow more than one magnet need emergency medical attention, according to radiologist Alan Oestreich, MD, of Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Ohio. It's never a good idea for kids (or anyone else) to swallow inedible objects, but it happens frequently. read more

If you swallow more than one magnet, it requires urgent removal. The reason being that the magnets once inside can come together and become difficult to pass or may hold an intestinal wall between opposing poles and cause fistulas and cause perforation. read more

Still, the best thing to do is to keep young children from eating magnets. If you have a set of high-powered ball magnets, make sure they are kept out of your children's reach, and that none are loose or missing. You should also inspect all your child's toys and play areas for missing or dislodged magnets. read more