Swallowed object

Key facts Sometimes people accidentally swallow something they shouldn’t. Some swallowed objects can progress through the body without a problem and can pass in stools (poo), but some objects can be very dangerous if they are swallowed. Objects that are particularly dangerous when swallowed including button batteries — these can cause serious injury or death. Other objects that are very dangerous to swallow include large and sharp objects, magnets and objects made of lead. What is a swallowed object? A swallowed object usually refers to an item that you should not have swallowed. Healthcare professionals may call it a suspected