What happens when ants get in your stomach

Ants ingested in the stomach usually do not have serious consequences for the organism. However, acute gastroenteritis may be induced if a larger amount is accidentally ingested or if the ants are not clean, etc. Ants are generally non-toxic, and their main component is protein. If only a few ants are ingested into the stomach, there are usually no serious consequences. After the ants enter the stomach, they will soon be decomposed and digested under the action of stomach acid, and finally discharged together with the stool, which usually will not affect your health. However, if more ants are eaten into the stomach, or the ants themselves are poisonous, or the ants have more bacteria, viruses and other pathogenic microorganisms, after entering the gastrointestinal tract, it may lead to poisoning or acute gastroenteritis and other diseases, and the patient may manifest abdominal distension and abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, which are more serious and need to be taken seriously. If the patient in the ants eaten into the stomach after the emergence of obvious discomfort, it is recommended to promptly seek medical attention, and actively undergo treatment, so as not to delay the condition.