Dr. Chheda – One of the most dangerous things that your child or toddler might get into are these small little magnets, also known as Bucky Balls. They may not be sold anymore, but they might still be around. These tiny magnets are like little balls and are very, very strong. They look like candy, and although they taste like metal, kids will put anything in their mouths. The real danger comes when these little magnets come apart. They’re so small they’re easy to swallow. What ends up happening is that once they get to the colon, they’re so strong that they will attract each other. Two ends of the colon can actually get attached to each other, and that is a surgical emergency. It can cause severe cramping and pain. You can lose part of your intestine, or you might even lose all of your intestine. If you have any of these really small magnets or Bucky Balls anywhere, throw them away. Make sure they are out of your child’s reach. These are very, very dangerous. Remember, these magnets are so small they’re easy to swallow, but their strength inside the body can cause life-threatening complications. Don’t take any chances with these seemingly harmless objects. Transcriptions from AI and may not be 100% accurate