What should I do if I eat plum cores? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, discussions about accidentally eating plum pits have become popular on social media, with many parents and netizens expressing concern. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to answer this question in detail and provide scientific suggestions.
1. Popularity data of related topics on the entire network in the past 10 days

| platform | Related topics | amount of discussion | heat index |
|---|---|---|---|
| #What to do if you accidentally eat fruit core# | 128,000 | 85.6 | |
| Douyin | Are plum cores poisonous? | 62,000 | 72.3 |
| Zhihu | What will happen if a child eats plum cores? | 35,000 | 68.9 |
| Baidu | Plum core digestion problems | 91,000 | 79.2 |
2. Composition and potential risks of plum cores
According to recent popular science content by medical experts, the main components of plum core are as follows:
| Ingredients | Content | potential impact |
|---|---|---|
| cellulose | about 40% | Not easy to digest |
| cyanogenic glycoside | Trace amount | May release trace amounts of hydrocyanic acid |
| lignin | about 30% | Difficult to decompose |
3. Correct handling after accidental ingestion
1.Assess the situation: First make sure it is actually swallowed, sometimes it may just be held in the mouth.
2.Watch for symptoms: In most cases, a single plum core will be passed out naturally, but you need to pay attention to the following symptoms:
| Danger symptoms | Countermeasures |
|---|---|
| persistent abdominal pain | seek medical attention immediately |
| Vomiting doesn't stop | emergency treatment |
| difficulty breathing | Dial 120 |
3.Promote excretion: You can eat high-fiber foods to help intestinal peristalsis, but avoid using laxatives.
4. Expert advice and netizen experience
Recently, many pediatricians have given professional advice on short video platforms:
• Children under 3 years old should seek immediate medical examination if they accidentally ingest it.
• Adults who accidentally ingest a single plum pit are usually not cause for undue concern
• Ingestion of a large number of pills (more than 10 pills) requires medical intervention
Actual case statistics shared by netizens:
| Case type | Proportion | result |
|---|---|---|
| Natural discharge | 78% | No exception |
| slight discomfort | 15% | temporary abdominal pain |
| Need medical attention | 7% | Take out smoothly |
5. Preventive measures
1. When giving plums to children, it is recommended to remove the pits first.
2. Purchase coring tools for home use
3. Educate young children on the importance of "vomiting core"
4. Choose seedless varieties of plums
6. Recommendation of relevant popular science resources
• National Health Commission's "Guidelines for the Prevention of Accidental Injuries in Children" 2023 Edition
• "Chinese Journal of Pediatrics" special topic on foreign bodies in the digestive tract
• Popular science videos on emergency departments of major hospitals
In summary, the occasional ingestion of a single plum pit usually does not cause serious problems, but it does require close observation. Especially for children, prevention is better than cure, and parents are advised to take preventive measures. In case of special circumstances, be sure to seek medical treatment promptly.
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