Patient's question:
Drank water by mistake, drank the desiccant that was soaked in it.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the Condition: Hello, first we should make a preliminary judgment about the type of desiccant ingested.1. White powder or granules—Calcium oxide desiccant. Since this desiccant is highly alkaline and corrosive, if ingested in small amounts, you should first drink some milk to dilute it and then seek medical attention. Remember not to drink water to avoid the desiccant absorbing moisture and releasing heat, which could burn the intestinal lining.
2. Brownish-yellow or grayish-white granules—Mineral desiccant, Montmorillonite desiccant. This type of desiccant is made from processed mineral soil (clay), and due to regional differences, it may contain varying amounts of metal substances. Therefore, it is impossible to provide correct initial treatment, and medical attention should be sought as soon as possible.
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3. Colorless and transparent or translucent granules—Silica gel desiccant, the main component of which is silicon dioxide. It is non-toxic, harmless, and chemically stable. Ingesting small amounts will not harm the body and can naturally pass out with feces.
4. Oxygen absorber—You may also mistake it for a desiccant. There are many types of oxygen absorbers.