stupid question

[prplchknz]

so I was bored and I had a penny, and decided to see if it would fit in my nose yes I know. IDIOT!! anyways it seems it does fit and my nose sorta swallowed it and I don't want to go to the doctor, cuz that's kinda embarassing, so do you think if I induce a sneeze it will come out? and if not is it really that dangerous that it stays up their?

nevermind I just swallowed it. and I didn't choke, so I figure since when I was three I liked swallowing quarters and my parents knew but didn't really take me to the doctor I'm putting this in that catagory, as I'm going to fine.

 

[heart]

I think you better call a doctor. Right now.

Don't worry, they see it all...and worse.

 

[Jack Flak]

THAHAHAHAHAHAh oh my goodness me, for shaem.

I don't think you're in immediate danger, but please do get it removed. It'll probably take them three minutes, and you'll be out $100.

 

[heart]

If you accidentally swallow it, like if it works it was in your sleep or something... it's gonna be a worse proceedure:

Chronic Ingestion of a Zinc-Based Penny -- Bothwell et al. 111 (3): 689 -- Pediatrics

Chronic Ingestion of a Zinc-Based Penny
Dawn N. Bothwell, MD and Eric A. Mair, MD, FAAP


Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, DC 20307

 

[Jack Flak]

Yeah don't swallow it lol. Have you tried tweezers?

 

[Simplexity]

lol, I think you need a little clarification with the posts. I was just glancing on the Ispy an all I got was swallowing is worse....have you tried tweezers?

 

[prplchknz]

Yeah don't swallow it lol. Have you tried tweezers?

too late, I was getting ready to sneeze and flew out the back passage and down my throat.

 

[Night]

It's really not much of a problem.

You won't be able to digest it. Your stomach acid will strip away some of the outer metallic shell. It won't split into pieces, if that's your primary concern. It should remain in its approximate state throughout its voyage.

Passing it won't be much of a problem. Your sphincter is much more flexible than your nasal cavity. If you didn't experience any pain during the initial swallowing, you shouldn't have any real discomfort to worry about.

Internal bleeding probably won't be an issue.

If it is, you'll know pretty quickly.

 

[Jack Flak]

lol, I think you need a little clarification with the posts. I was just glancing on the Ispy an all I got was swallowing is worse....have you tried tweezers?

LOL

This thread made my day. If I get some pizza I'll be in the butter zone

 

[Jack Flak]

too late, I was getting ready to sneeze and flew out the back passage and down my throat.

I would probably let it ride, but I'm kind of dangerous like that. Might take heart's advice if you want to play it safe.

 

[Night]

+1 to Jack Flak.

If you're overly concerned, you can request an X-Ray of your gastrointestinal tract.

 

[RiderOnTheStorm]

You should be fine. I once swallowed a quarter

 

[Atomic Fiend]

haha, oh wow. I love you chickenz.

 

[Night]

Shit happens.

Once, I got a tattoo.

 

[RiderOnTheStorm]

LOL

This thread made my day. If I get some pizza I'll be in the butter zone

You should have came with me to lunch. Had pizza and beers

 

[prplchknz]

+1 to Jack Flak.

If you're overly concerned, you can request an X-Ray of your gastrointestinal tract.

Oh no I'm not worried. I was more worried when it was stuck in my nose, I was like what if it got lodged into my brain?

 

[prplchknz]

Chronic ingestion of a penny can cause zinc posioning according to what I've read. I'd call a doctor just to be sure. I wouldn't assume anything.

one time is hardly chronic

 

[RiderOnTheStorm]

Oh no I'm not worried. I was more worried when it was stuck in my nose, I was like what if it got lodged into my brain?

Ur too funny.

 

[heart]

one time is hardly chronic

LOL, I see you read and understood the article then. :rolli: Well, I'll just pray that it does pass through.

 

[Night]

Unless it was fired out of a gun, I wouldn't worry too much about it penetrating your brain.

You have more chance of it Ping-Ponging in your lungs than wedging in your brain.