What to do if you swallow dates by mistake?

If you eat dates by mistake, don't be nervous. You should go to the hospital first. Let the doctor make a judgment according to the specific situation before treatment. If the swallowed dates are small and round, most of them can be discharged from the anus without much influence. However, if the dates are large, especially the kind with sharp ends, once the dates enter the small intestine, it may cause intestinal perforation, so it is best to take them out under gastroscope. When the elderly and children eat dates, they should pay attention to prevent swallowing dates by mistake.