Button battery injuries in children have been increasingly severe—resulting in devastating injuries and even death. Button batteries damage esophageal tissue […]
Button batteries can rapidly damage stomach lining before symptoms appear
Damage to the lining of the stomach can occur quickly when children swallow button batteries; therefore, clinicians should consider prompt […]
Mother reveals how her purple belly button turned out to be cancer
Mother, 29, reveals her purple belly button turned out to be a sign of advanced ovarian cancer Mother whose belly […]
Honey may protect children who swallow button batteries
(HealthDay)—Ingesting honey after swallowing a button battery may reduce injuries and improve outcomes in children, according to research published recently […]