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Girl Tells Mom She Ate a Penny, X-Ray Reveals the Truth

Girl Tells Mom She Ate a Penny, X-Ray Reveals the Truth

Summary

A 3-year-old girl named Gracie told her mom she swallowed a coin. Her mom took her for an X-ray, which confirmed the penny was in Gracie’s stomach. Medical staff were not too worried, and other parents shared similar experiences online.

Key Facts

  • A 3-year-old girl named Gracie told her mom she had swallowed a penny.
  • Gracie’s mom, Nicole, decided to get an X-ray to make sure it wasn’t something more dangerous.
  • The X-ray confirmed the penny was in Gracie’s stomach.
  • Medical staff were not very concerned about the swallowed penny.
  • Nicole shared the story on Instagram, leading to nearly 5 million views.
  • Other parents shared similar stories in the comments about their children swallowing objects.
  • Medical advice often suggests that swallowed coins pass by themselves if there are no symptoms.
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