Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I accidentally broke the thermometer, and the mercury inside was a little bit ingested by the baby. Will it be harmful to the body?Doctor's answer:
If mercury is inside the stomach, it is generally difficult to，。Because mercury is relatively heavy in weight, swallowing mercury can cause a series of discomfort reactions and poisoning reactions. The mercury in thermometers is metallic mercury, which cannot bind with the proteins of fresh milk or egg white and is not absorbed in the intestines, so it generally does not cause poisoning. Giving children more milk and egg white can prevent mercury absorption while protecting the stomach lining. Additionally, eating more rough fiber foods is recommended. If any discomfort occurs, seek medical attention promptly.