Patient's question:
Hello doctor, my child accidentally ate desiccant, do I need to go to the hospital for treatment?Doctor's answer:
Usually, if a baby accidentally swallows a desiccant in daily life, it is generally necessary to take the child to the local hospital as soon as possible. In most cases, desiccants contain sodium bicarbonate, and such situations may potentially cause burns to the child's esophagus. Therefore, it is recommended that the emergency department of the local hospital provide prompt treatment for the child, such as helping the child induce vomiting or aiding in bowel movement to allow the desiccant to be expelled from the child's body as quickly as possible, thereby preventing further damage to the child's health.