What should I do if I swallowed the red dates? What should I do if I swallowed the red dates shells?

Many people like to eat red dates. Eating red dates regularly not only relieves hunger but is also good for health. However, many people accidentally swallow the whole red dates when eating them. But don’t worry too much. Red dates will be slowly digested in the human body. They may just temporarily cause stomach discomfort and indigestion, so they need to be adjusted in time.

What to do if you swallowed a red date pit

The length of a date pit is generally only about 1 to 2 centimeters, which is a length that allows it to "pass freely" in the intestine and generally will not get stuck in the intestine. If a date pit causes intestinal perforation, in addition to the problems with the intestine itself, such a date pit obviously exceeds the diameter of the intestinal tube.

1. If you accidentally eat a date pit when eating red dates, it will generally not cause serious physical discomfort, so don’t worry too much. It may be obviously excreted from the body after about one or two days, but you should still have a good eating habit in normal times.

2. When swallowing date pits, it will not cause severe abdominal pain. Since it is early and small, it will not have a serious impact, so don't worry too much. There may also be mild symptoms of indigestion. Drink more warm water to effectively promote bowel movements.

3. If you accidentally swallow a date pit, it is best to choose a good treatment method. If severe abdominal pain or indigestion symptoms occur, you can also choose to use Tongbianling or Maren Pills and other medicines for treatment, which can effectively avoid the symptoms of indigestion caused by date pits.

Note:

Pay more attention to rest and diet arrangements in daily life. If you accidentally swallow a date pit, don't worry too much. Most of the time, it will not have any adverse effects. If you have severe stomach discomfort symptoms after swallowing a date pit, it is best to go to the hospital for a physical examination.

What are the dangers of swallowing date pits?

obstruction

If there are lesions such as tumors in the intestine itself, local stenosis of the intestine will occur. Foreign objects that could have passed through the intestine are now unable to pass through this section of the intestine, causing obstruction or perforation.

Scratches to the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract

Accidentally swallowing hard date pits may also cause scratches to the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract. These injuries are mostly superficial and can heal on their own. If it is stuck in the esophagus, you will need to go to the hospital for treatment.

perforation

Perforation caused by accidentally swallowing date pits often occurs in the elderly. Many elderly people have bad teeth and do not chew their food thoroughly when eating. The mouth cannot filter out and spit out all the date pits, giving the sharp date pits an opportunity to penetrate.

The intestines of the elderly are weak. Due to the decline in intestinal function, they all have a certain degree of malnutrition, and the intestinal walls are relatively weak. Their ability to defend against damage from foreign bodies is weakened. Therefore, when there is stimulation from sharp foreign bodies, perforation is likely to occur.

What should I do if I accidentally swallow a date pit?

The main purpose is to prevent or reduce the occurrence of intestinal perforation caused by jujube pits, which requires the following aspects:

For the elderly and children, it is best to remove the core before eating dates. This is the most effective way to prevent accidental swallowing.

It is recommended to chew slowly and develop good eating habits, and not to swallow food whole.