Patient's question:
The child is one and a half years old. Just now, the baby accidentally swallowed a cherry pit while eating cherries. It was said before that cherry pits are toxic, but are cherry pits toxic? Should I go to the hospital immediately?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, it is generally not necessary to be overly concerned about the child mistakenly absorbing cherry pits. As long as they haven't been inhaled into the trachea, they will usually be excreted from the body through the digestive system. It is recommended to closely monitor the baby's bowel movements. Cherry pits contain toxins, but the toxicity is not very strong. There is no need to go to the hospital. It is advised to let the child eat more vegetables and fruits to promote intestinal movement and help them pass out earlier.